Incorrect default permissions in IBM SmartCloud Analytics - CVE-2019-4243
Published: November 25, 2019
Vulnerability identifier: #VU22972
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-4243
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: IBM Corporation
Affected software:
IBM SmartCloud Analytics
IBM SmartCloud Analytics
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for files and folders that are set by the application. A local user with access to the system can view contents of files and directories, such as solrconfig.xml or perform disruptive administrator tasks.
How to mitigate CVE-2019-4243
Install updates from vendor's website.