CVE-2011-1307 Information disclosure in n/a

Low 2.1 Published Updated

Local attackers can read sensitive log files due to insecure permissions in the IBM WebSphere Application Server installer's temporary directory.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2011-1307?

CVE-2011-1307 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server, published on 8 Mar 2011. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The installer in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) before 7.0.0.15 uses 777 permissions for a temporary log directory, which allows local users to have unintended access to log files via standard filesystem operations, a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-1173.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-1307?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Websphere Application Server.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1307?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-1307 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2011-1307 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-1307 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Websphere Application Server vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vj5c-g6v8-g74w.

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