CVE-2019-4185 Privilege escalation in InfoSphere Information Server

High 8.3 Published Updated

Attackers can escalate privileges in IBM InfoSphere Information Server containers due to insecure component configuration.

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-2019-4185?

CVE-2019-4185 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Information Server, published on 6 Jun 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.1 containers are vulnerable to privilege escalation due to an insecurely configured component. IBM X-Force ID: 158975.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-4185?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Ibm Infosphere Information Server, Ibm Infosphere Information Server on Cloud.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4185?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-4185 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-4185 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-4185 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Infosphere Information Server vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m3g3-2r98-q7m9.

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