CVE-2009-2091

Description

The System Management/Repository component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 7.0 before 7.0.0.5 on z/OS uses weak file permissions for new applications, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.22%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36157 vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/34461 third party advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52083 vdb entry
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27014463 patch
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PK83308 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-2091?
CVE-2009-2091 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-2091?
To fix CVE-2009-2091, 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-2009-2091 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2009-2091 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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