CVE-2015-1947
First published: Thu Dec 31 2015(Updated: )
Untrusted search path vulnerability in IBM InfoSphere BigInsights 3.0, 3.0.0.1, 3.0.0.2, and 4.0, when a DB2 database is used, allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse library that is loaded by a setuid or setgid program.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM InfoSphere BigInsights | =3.0.0.0 | |
| IBM InfoSphere BigInsights | =3.0.0.1 | |
| IBM InfoSphere BigInsights | =3.0.0.2 | |
| IBM InfoSphere BigInsights | =4.0.0.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1947?
CVE-2015-1947 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1947?
To fix CVE-2015-1947, update IBM InfoSphere BigInsights to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-1947?
CVE-2015-1947 affects local users of IBM InfoSphere BigInsights versions 3.0, 3.0.0.1, 3.0.0.2, and 4.0 when using a DB2 database.
What impact does CVE-2015-1947 have?
The impact of CVE-2015-1947 allows local users to gain elevated privileges on the affected systems.
How does CVE-2015-1947 work?
CVE-2015-1947 exploits an untrusted search path, allowing a Trojan horse library to be loaded by setuid or setgid programs.
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/references
- agent/author
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/severity
- agent/tags
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/source
- vendor/ibm
- canonical/ibm infosphere biginsights
- version/ibm infosphere biginsights/3.0.0.0
- version/ibm infosphere biginsights/3.0.0.1
- version/ibm infosphere biginsights/3.0.0.2
- version/ibm infosphere biginsights/4.0.0.0