CVE-2012-5938

Description

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.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80493 vdb entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21628844

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-5938?
CVE-2012-5938 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-5938?
To fix CVE-2012-5938, 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-2012-5938 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2012-5938 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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