CVE-2012-3338

Description

IBM InfoSphere Guardium 8.0, 8.01, and 8.2 could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by improper restrictions on the create new user account functionality. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to create unprivileged user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 78286.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.30%
Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM InfoSphere Guardium
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21611126 broken link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78286 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-3338?
CVE-2012-3338 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-3338?
To fix CVE-2012-3338, 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-2012-3338 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2012-3338 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2012-3338?
CVE-2012-3338 affects IBM InfoSphere Guardium.
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