CVE-2012-3317: Medium severity ibm websphere message broker vulnerability
IBM WebSphere Message Broker 6.1 before 6.1.0.11, 7.0 before 7.0.0.5, and 8.0 before 8.0.0.2 has incorrect ownership of certain uninstaller Java Runtime Environment (JRE) files, which might allow local users to gain privileges by leveraging access to uid 501 or gid 300.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-3317?
CVE-2012-3317 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3317?
To fix CVE-2012-3317, apply the latest patches provided by IBM for the affected versions of WebSphere Message Broker.
Who is affected by CVE-2012-3317?
CVE-2012-3317 affects users of IBM WebSphere Message Broker versions 6.1, 7.0, and 8.0 prior to their respective patch levels.
What could happen if CVE-2012-3317 is exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2012-3317 could allow local users to gain unauthorized privileges on affected systems.
Is CVE-2012-3317 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2012-3317 is a local vulnerability, meaning it requires local access to the affected systems to exploit.