#VU86705 Absolute Path Traversal in IBM InfoSphere Information Server - CVE-2023-50955

Vulnerability identifier: #VU86705

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-50955

CWE-ID: CWE-36

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM InfoSphere Information Server
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows an adjacent privileged user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application. An adjacent privileged user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM InfoSphere Information Server: before 11.7.1.4

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External links
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7116610
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/275777

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.