CVE-2012-4818

Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 8.1, 8.5, and 8,7 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by improper restrictions on directories. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability via the DataStage application to load or import content functionality to view arbitrary files on the system.

6.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.15%

Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78651	vdb entry vendor advisory
https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-lack-of-path-restriction-may-allow-access-to-sensitive-data-stored-on-ibm-infosphere-information-server-cve-2012-4818/?lnk=hm	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4818?: CVE-2012-4818 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-4818?: To fix CVE-2012-4818, 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-2012-4818 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2012-4818 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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