CVE-2013-2989

Description

The file-copying functionality in IBM Sterling Connect:Direct 3.8.00, 4.0.00, and 4.1.0 for UNIX on AIX 6.1 through 7.1 uses incorrect privileges, which allows local users to bypass filesystem read permissions and write permissions by leveraging authentication to the Connect:Direct product.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC86449 vendor advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21637561 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/84016 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-2989?
CVE-2013-2989 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-2989?
To fix CVE-2013-2989, 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-2013-2989 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2013-2989 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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