CVE-2017-1468 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server	9.1
Ibm	Softlayer	All versions

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22006067Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100099
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/128467VDB EntryVendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22006067Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100099
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/128467VDB EntryVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-1468?

CVE-2017-1468 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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.

How severe is CVE-2017-1468?

CVE-2017-1468 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-1468?

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