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HIGH · 7.0

CVE-2016-2867

IBM InfoSphere Streams before 4.0.1.2 and IBM Streams before 4.1.1.1 do not properly implement the runAsUser feature, which allows local users to obtain root group privileges via unspecified vectors.

Vulnerability Description

IBM InfoSphere Streams before 4.0.1.2 and IBM Streams before 4.1.1.1 do not properly implement the runAsUser feature, which allows local users to obtain root group privileges via unspecified vectors.

CVSS Score

7.0

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
IbmInfosphere Streams<= 4.0.1.1
IbmStreams<= 4.1.1.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-254

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-2867?

CVE-2016-2867 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). IBM InfoSphere Streams before 4.0.1.2 and IBM Streams before 4.1.1.1 do not properly implement the runAsUser feature, which allows local users to obtain root group privileges via unspecified vectors.

How severe is CVE-2016-2867?

CVE-2016-2867 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-2867?

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