7.8
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-7489

First published: Fri Jan 01 2016(Updated: )

IBM SPSS Statistics 22.0.0.2 before IF10 and 23.0.0.2 before IF7 uses weak permissions (Everyone: Write) for Python scripts, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying a script.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows=22.0.0.2
IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows=23.0.0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-7489?

    CVE-2015-7489 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-7489?

    To fix CVE-2015-7489, update to IBM SPSS Statistics version 22.0.0.2 IF10 or 23.0.0.2 IF7 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2015-7489?

    CVE-2015-7489 affects users of IBM SPSS Statistics versions 22.0.0.2 before IF10 and 23.0.0.2 before IF7.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-7489?

    CVE-2015-7489 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability caused by weak script permissions.

  • Can local users exploit CVE-2015-7489?

    Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2015-7489 by modifying Python scripts due to weak permissions.

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