CVE-2011-3123 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can exploit weak file permissions in IBM InfoSphere Information Server to escalate privileges on Unix and Linux systems.
- 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-2011-3123?
CVE-2011-3123 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Information Server, published on 10 Aug 2011. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
IBM InfoSphere Information Server 8.5 and 8.5.0.1 on Unix and Linux, as used in IBM InfoSphere DataStage 8.5 and 8.5.0.1 and other products, uses weak permissions for unspecified files, which allows local users to gain privileges via unknown vectors.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-3123?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Ibm Infosphere Datastage, Ibm Infosphere Information Server.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3123?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-3123 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2011-3123 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-3123 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Infosphere Information Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-743q-mf5x-cq5m.