Vulnerability Details : CVE-2012-5938
The installation process in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 8.1, 8.5, 8.7, and 9.1 on UNIX and Linux sets incorrect permissions and ownerships for unspecified files, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions via standard filesystem operations.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-5938
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.04%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 6 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2012-5938
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
7.2
|
HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
|
10.0
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2012-5938
-
Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2012-5938
-
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80493
IBM InfoSphere Information Server file permissions privilege escalation CVE-2012-5938 Vulnerability Report
-
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21628844
IBM notice: The page you requested cannot be displayed
Products affected by CVE-2012-5938
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:8.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*