CVE-2009-1173 Misconfiguration in n/a
Weak file permissions on interim fix files allow attackers to modify them, potentially compromising the application server integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-1173?
CVE-2009-1173 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server, published on 31 Mar 2009. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 7.0 before 7.0.0.3 uses weak permissions (777) for files associated with unspecified "interim fixes," which allows attackers to modify files that would not have been accessible if the intended 755 permissions were used.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1173?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Websphere Application Server.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1173?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1173 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2009-1173 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-1173 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Websphere Application Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j62f-893w-g6cp.