Vulnerability Details : CVE-2012-0205
InfoSphere Metadata Workbench (MWB) 8.1 through 8.7 in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 8.1, 8.5 before FP3, and 8.7 does not properly restrict use of the troubleshooting feature, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions or cause a denial of service (workbench outage) via unspecified vectors.
Vulnerability category: Denial of service
Products affected by CVE-2012-0205
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:8.5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:8.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:8.5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_metadata_workbench:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_metadata_workbench:8.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_metadata_workbench:8.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_metadata_workbench:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_metadata_workbench:8.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-0205
0.21%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 58 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2012-0205
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.5
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P |
8.0
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6.4
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2012-0205
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2012-0205
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/73265
IBM InfoSphere Metadata Workbench troubleshooting functionality security bypass CVE-2012-0205 Vulnerability Report
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http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21623501
IBM Security Bulletin: Multiple security vulnerabilities in the IBM InfoSphere Information Server Suite.Vendor Advisory
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