First published: Thu Aug 10 2017(Updated: )
IBM InfoSphere Information Server 9.1, 11.3, and 11.5 could allow a local user to gain elevated privileges by placing arbitrary files in installation directories. IBM X-Force ID: 128468.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
IBM InfoSphere Information Analyzer | =9.1 | |
IBM InfoSphere Information Analyzer | =11.3 | |
IBM InfoSphere Information Analyzer | =11.5 |
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CVE-2017-1469 has a medium severity rating, indicating a moderate risk of exploitation.
To fix CVE-2017-1469, ensure that proper file permissions are enforced for installation directories to prevent unauthorized access.
CVE-2017-1469 affects users of IBM InfoSphere Information Server versions 9.1, 11.3, and 11.5.
The potential impacts of CVE-2017-1469 include unauthorized elevation of privileges for local users.
CVE-2017-1469 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.