CVE-2013-3024: High severity IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services vulnerability
Published May 24, 2018
·Updated
IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 8.5 through 8.5.0.2 on UNIX allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging improper process initialization. IBM X-Force ID: 84362.
Affected Software
1 affected component
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services>=8.5.0.0<=8.5.0.2
Event History
May 24, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2013-3024?
CVE-2013-3024 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2013-3024?
To fix CVE-2013-3024, upgrade IBM WebSphere Application Server to version 8.5.0.3 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2013-3024?
CVE-2013-3024 affects local users of IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 8.5.0.0 to 8.5.0.2 on UNIX systems.
4
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2013-3024?
CVE-2013-3024 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that exploits improper process initialization.
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How can attackers exploit CVE-2013-3024?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2013-3024 by leveraging the vulnerability to gain elevated privileges on affected UNIX systems.