CVE-2012-4818 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 8.1, 8.5, and 8,7 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by improper restrictions on directories. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability via the DataStage application to load or import content functionality to view arbitrary files on the system.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server	8.1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78651VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-lack-of-path-restriction-may-aVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78651VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-lack-of-path-restriction-may-aVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2012-4818?

CVE-2012-4818 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). IBM InfoSphere Information Server 8.1, 8.5, and 8,7 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by improper restrictions on directories. An attacker could explo...

How severe is CVE-2012-4818?

CVE-2012-4818 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2012-4818?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Infosphere Information Server.