CVE-2017-1468 Privilege escalation in InfoSphere Information Server
A local attacker can gain elevated privileges by placing arbitrary files in installation directories of IBM InfoSphere Information Server.
- 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-2017-1468?
CVE-2017-1468 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Information Server, published on 2 Aug 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
IBM InfoSphere Information Server 9.1, 11.3, and 11.5 could allow a local user to gain elevated privileges by placing arbitrary files in installation directories. IBM X-force ID: 128467.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1468?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Infosphere Information Server.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1468?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-1468 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-1468 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-1468 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Infosphere Information Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wcw9-4jwf-fr87.