CVE-2009-1173

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 7.0 before 7.0.0.3 uses weak permissions (777) for files associated with unspecified "interim fixes," which allows attackers to modify files that would not have been accessible if the intended 755 permissions were used.

References

Link	Tags
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0854	vdb entry patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34259	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/34131	third party advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/34461	third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PK77590	vendor advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27014463	patch
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PK82988	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-1173?: CVE-2009-1173 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-1173?: To fix CVE-2009-1173, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2009-1173 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2009-1173 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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Description

Category

CWE-264 – Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

References

Frequently Asked Questions