SB2023111733 - Permissions, privileges, and access controls in InfoSphere Information Server



SB2023111733 - Permissions, privileges, and access controls in InfoSphere Information Server

Published: November 17, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023111733
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40363)

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

CVSSv4: 7.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote user to change installation files.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions. A remote user can bypass security restrictions and change installation files.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.