CVE-2020-4347 Privilege escalation in InfoSphere Information Server

High 7.3 Published Updated

Attackers can escalate privileges due to inappropriate file permissions in IBM InfoSphere Information Server's WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-4347?

CVE-2020-4347 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Information Server, published on 16 Apr 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.3, 11.5, and 11.7 could be subject to attacks based on privilege escalation due to inappropriate file permissions for files used by WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment. IBM X-Force ID: 178412.

Weakness: CWE-732

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-4347?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Infosphere Information Server.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4347?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-4347 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-4347 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-4347 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Infosphere Information Server vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9mm9-qw6c-8v7p.

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