CVE-2019-4031: High severity IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler vulnerability

Published Oct 16, 2019
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Updated

IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler contains a vulnerability that could allow a local user to write files as root in the file system, which could allow the attacker to gain root privileges.

Other sources

IBM Workload Scheduler Distributed 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, and 9.5 contains a vulnerability that could allow a local user to write files as root in the file system, which could allow the attacker to gain root privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 155997.

MITRE

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler=9.2
IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler=9.3
IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler=9.4
IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler=9.5

Event History

Oct 16, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:45 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Aug 4, 2024
Data Sourced
via IBM·07:36 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-4031?

CVE-2019-4031 is a vulnerability in IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler that allows a local user to write files as root in the file system, leading to privileged access.

2

How does CVE-2019-4031 impact IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler?

CVE-2019-4031 allows a local user to gain root privileges by writing files as root in the file system.

3

Which versions of IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler are affected by CVE-2019-4031?

IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler versions 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, and 9.5 are affected by CVE-2019-4031.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2019-4031?

CVE-2019-4031 has a severity rating of 8.4 (High).

5

How can I fix CVE-2019-4031?

To fix CVE-2019-4031, upgrade to a patched version of IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler.

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