CVE-2015-1947: High severity ibm infosphere biginsights vulnerability
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.
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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.