Vulnerability Details : CVE-2012-5938
The installation process in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 8.1, 8.5, 8.7, and 9.1 on UNIX and Linux sets incorrect permissions and ownerships for unspecified files, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions via standard filesystem operations.
Products affected by CVE-2012-5938
- 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:8.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-5938
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 7 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2012-5938
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.2
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HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
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10.0
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2012-5938
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2012-5938
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80493
IBM InfoSphere Information Server file permissions privilege escalation CVE-2012-5938 Vulnerability Report
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21628844
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