7.1
CWE
276
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-1382

First published: Mon Jul 24 2017(Updated: )

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 might create files using the default permissions instead of the customized permissions when custom startup scripts are used. A local attacker could exploit this to gain access to files with an unknown impact. IBM X-Force ID: 127153.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services>=7.0.0.0<=7.0.0.43
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services>=8.0.0.0<=8.0.0.13
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services>=8.5.0.0<=8.5.5.12
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services>=9.0.0.0<=9.0.0.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-1382?

    CVE-2017-1382 has a moderate severity level due to potential unauthorized access by local attackers.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-1382?

    To fix CVE-2017-1382, ensure that custom startup scripts are configured to set appropriate file permissions.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2017-1382?

    CVE-2017-1382 affects users of IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0.

  • What types of attacks can be executed using CVE-2017-1382?

    Local attackers could exploit CVE-2017-1382 to access files that have been incorrectly set with default permissions.

  • Is CVE-2017-1382 a remote or local vulnerability?

    CVE-2017-1382 is a local vulnerability that requires access to the affected machine for exploitation.

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