Vulnerability Details : CVE-2013-2989
The file-copying functionality in IBM Sterling Connect:Direct 3.8.00, 4.0.00, and 4.1.0 for UNIX on AIX 6.1 through 7.1 uses incorrect privileges, which allows local users to bypass filesystem read permissions and write permissions by leveraging authentication to the Connect:Direct product.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2013-2989
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-2013-2989
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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6.8
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.1
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10.0
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2013-2989
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2013-2989
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/84016
IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for UNIX privilege escalation CVE-2013-2989 Vulnerability Report
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http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC86449
IBM IC86449: FILES CAN BE MODIFIED BY OTHER USERS EVEN THOUGH PERMISSIONS ARE SET TO RESTRICT THEIR ACCESS
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http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21637561
IBM Security Bulletin: Elevated privileges vulnerability in Connect:Direct for UNIX on AIX 6.1 and above (CVE-2013-2989)Vendor Advisory
Products affected by CVE-2013-2989
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_connect:4.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_connect:4.0.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_connect:3.8.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*