What is the severity of CVE-2017-1783?

CVE-2017-1783 has been classified with a moderate severity since it allows local users to change settings without proper authentication.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1783?

To fix CVE-2017-1783, ensure you apply the latest patches and updates provided by IBM for Cognos Analytics.

Who is affected by CVE-2017-1783?

CVE-2017-1783 affects users of IBM Cognos Analytics versions from 11.0.0 to 11.0.7.0.

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2017-1783?

CVE-2017-1783 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that enables unauthorized changes to system parameters.

Can CVE-2017-1783 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2017-1783 is a local vulnerability and requires local access to exploit.

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CVE-2017-1783

medium

CWE

287

29/1/2018

17/9/2024

CVE-2017-1783

First published: Mon Jan 29 2018(Updated: )

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 could allow a local user to change parameters set from the Cognos Analytics menus without proper authentication. IBM X-Force ID: 136857.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Cognos Analytics	=11.0.0
IBM Cognos Analytics	=11.0.1
IBM Cognos Analytics	=11.0.2
IBM Cognos Analytics	=11.0.3
IBM Cognos Analytics	=11.0.4
IBM Cognos Analytics	=11.0.5.0
IBM Cognos Analytics	=11.0.6.0
IBM Cognos Analytics	=11.0.7.0
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1783?
CVE-2017-1783 has been classified with a moderate severity since it allows local users to change settings without proper authentication.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1783?
To fix CVE-2017-1783, ensure you apply the latest patches and updates provided by IBM for Cognos Analytics.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-1783?
CVE-2017-1783 affects users of IBM Cognos Analytics versions from 11.0.0 to 11.0.7.0.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2017-1783?
CVE-2017-1783 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that enables unauthorized changes to system parameters.
Can CVE-2017-1783 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2017-1783 is a local vulnerability and requires local access to exploit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1783?
CVE-2017-1783 has been classified with a moderate severity since it allows local users to change settings without proper authentication.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1783?
To fix CVE-2017-1783, ensure you apply the latest patches and updates provided by IBM for Cognos Analytics.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-1783?
CVE-2017-1783 affects users of IBM Cognos Analytics versions from 11.0.0 to 11.0.7.0.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2017-1783?
CVE-2017-1783 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that enables unauthorized changes to system parameters.
Can CVE-2017-1783 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2017-1783 is a local vulnerability and requires local access to exploit.