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CVE-2013-3993: IBM InfoSphere BigInsights Invalid Input Vulnerability

First published: Mon Jul 07 2014(Updated: )

IBM InfoSphere BigInsights before 2.1.0.3 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended file and directory restrictions, or access untrusted data or code, via crafted parameters in unspecified API calls.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM InfoSphere BigInsights<=2.1.0.2
IBM InfoSphere BigInsights=1.1.0.0
IBM InfoSphere BigInsights=1.1.0.1
IBM InfoSphere BigInsights=1.1.0.2
IBM InfoSphere BigInsights=1.2.0.0
IBM InfoSphere BigInsights=1.3.0.0
IBM InfoSphere BigInsights=1.3.0.1
IBM InfoSphere BigInsights=1.4.0.0
IBM InfoSphere BigInsights=2.0.0.0
IBM InfoSphere BigInsights=2.1.0.0
IBM InfoSphere BigInsights=2.1.0.1
IBM InfoSphere BigInsights
IBM InfoSphere BigInsights<2.1.0.3
<2.1.0.3

Remedy

The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-3993?

    CVE-2013-3993 is categorized as a moderate severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-3993?

    To mitigate the effects of CVE-2013-3993, upgrade IBM InfoSphere BigInsights to version 2.1.0.3 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2013-3993?

    CVE-2013-3993 affects all versions of IBM InfoSphere BigInsights prior to 2.1.0.3, as well as specific earlier versions like 1.1.0.0 to 1.4.0.0.

  • What kind of access does CVE-2013-3993 allow to an attacker?

    CVE-2013-3993 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended file and directory restrictions.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2013-3993?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2013-3993 include unauthorized access to untrusted data or code within the IBM InfoSphere BigInsights environment.

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