CVE-2015-7436
First published: Sat Jan 02 2016(Updated: )
IBM Tivoli Common Reporting (TCR) 2.1 before IF14, 2.1.1 before IF22, 2.1.1.2 before IF9, 3.1.0.0 through 3.1.2 as used in Cognos Business Intelligence before 10.2 IF16, and 3.1.2.1 as used in Cognos Business Intelligence before 10.2.1.1 IF12 preserves user permissions across group-add and group-remove operations, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions in opportunistic circumstances by leveraging administrative changes to group membership.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Tivoli Common Reporting | =2.1 | |
| IBM Tivoli Common Reporting | =2.1.1 | |
| IBM Tivoli Common Reporting | =2.1.1.2 | |
| IBM Tivoli Common Reporting | =3.1 | |
| IBM Tivoli Common Reporting | =3.1.0.1 | |
| IBM Tivoli Common Reporting | =3.1.0.2 | |
| IBM Tivoli Common Reporting | =3.1.2 | |
| IBM Tivoli Common Reporting | =3.1.2.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-7436?
CVE-2015-7436 has a medium severity level, indicating a moderate level of risk to users.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7436?
To fix CVE-2015-7436, update IBM Tivoli Common Reporting to the latest version specified in the security advisory.
What are the affected versions of IBM Tivoli Common Reporting in CVE-2015-7436?
Affected versions include IBM Tivoli Common Reporting 2.1, 2.1.1, 2.1.1.2, 3.1.0.0 through 3.1.2, and 3.1.2.1.
Does CVE-2015-7436 affect Cognos Business Intelligence?
Yes, CVE-2015-7436 affects Cognos Business Intelligence versions prior to 10.2 IF16 and 10.2.1.1 IF12.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-7436?
CVE-2015-7436 is a permissions vulnerability that preserves user permissions inappropriately during group manipulations.
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