Vulnerability identifier: #VU8421
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:W/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-426
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
IBM InfoSphere Information Server for Cloud
Server applications /
Other server solutions
Vendor: IBM Corporation
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.
The weakness exists due to untrusted search path element. A local attacker can place arbitrary .dll files in installation directories and execute arbitrary code with system privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Mitigation
Workarounds are available on vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
IBM InfoSphere Information Server for Cloud: 9.1 - 11.5
External links
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22006067
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.