CVE-2014-3020

Description

install.sh in the Embedded WebSphere Application Server (eWAS) 7.0 before FP33 in IBM Tivoli Integrated Portal (TIP) 2.1 and 2.2 sets world-writable permissions for the installRoot directory tree, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse program.

Category

6.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://secunia.com/advisories/59687 third party advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21680841
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21679952 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69034 vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/93056 vdb entry
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21680254
http://secunia.com/advisories/60552 third party advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/59795 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-3020?
CVE-2014-3020 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-3020?
To fix CVE-2014-3020, 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-2014-3020 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2014-3020 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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