Untrusted search path in IBM InfoSphere Information Server for Cloud - CVE-2017-1468
Published: September 13, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU8421
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-1468
CWE-ID: CWE-426
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: IBM Corporation
Affected software:
IBM InfoSphere Information Server for Cloud
IBM InfoSphere Information Server for Cloud
Detailed vulnerability 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.
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.
How to mitigate CVE-2017-1468
Workarounds are available on vendor's website.