CVE-2012-5938 Misconfiguration in n/a
Local users can bypass access restrictions and escalate privileges due to incorrect file permissions set during installation 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-2012-5938?
CVE-2012-5938 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Information Server, published on 20 Mar 2013. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The installation process in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 8.1, 8.5, 8.7, and 9.1 on UNIX and Linux sets incorrect permissions and ownerships for unspecified files, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions via standard filesystem operations.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-5938?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Infosphere Information Server.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5938?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-5938 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2012-5938 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-5938 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Infosphere Information Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r36p-32gw-w8wv.