CVE-2012-0205
First published: Thu Jan 31 2013(Updated: )
InfoSphere Metadata Workbench (MWB) 8.1 through 8.7 in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 8.1, 8.5 before FP3, and 8.7 does not properly restrict use of the troubleshooting feature, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions or cause a denial of service (workbench outage) via unspecified vectors.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM InfoSphere Information Analyzer | =8.1 | |
| IBM InfoSphere Information Analyzer | =8.5 | |
| IBM InfoSphere Information Analyzer | =8.5.0.1 | |
| IBM InfoSphere Information Analyzer | =8.5.0.2 | |
| IBM InfoSphere Information Analyzer | =8.7 | |
| IBM InfoSphere Metadata Workbench | =8.1 | |
| IBM InfoSphere Metadata Workbench | =8.1.1 | |
| IBM InfoSphere Metadata Workbench | =8.1.2 | |
| IBM InfoSphere Metadata Workbench | =8.5 | |
| IBM InfoSphere Metadata Workbench | =8.7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-0205?
CVE-2012-0205 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0205?
To fix CVE-2012-0205, you should upgrade IBM InfoSphere Metadata Workbench to a version that includes the necessary security patches.
Which versions of IBM InfoSphere are affected by CVE-2012-0205?
IBM InfoSphere Information Server versions 8.1, 8.5 before FP3, and 8.7, as well as IBM InfoSphere Metadata Workbench versions 8.1, 8.5, and 8.7, are affected.
Can CVE-2012-0205 lead to denial of service attacks?
Yes, CVE-2012-0205 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service.
What kind of access restrictions can be bypassed due to CVE-2012-0205?
CVE-2012-0205 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions tied to the troubleshooting feature.
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