CVE-2015-7489

Description

IBM SPSS Statistics 22.0.0.2 before IF10 and 23.0.0.2 before IF7 uses weak permissions (Everyone: Write) for Python scripts, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying a script.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.10%
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=swg21973502 vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034546 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-7489?
CVE-2015-7489 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-7489?
To fix CVE-2015-7489, 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-2015-7489 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2015-7489 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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