#VU83248 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in IBM InfoSphere Information Server - CVE-2023-40363

Vulnerability identifier: #VU83248

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.1 [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/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40363

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM InfoSphere Information Server: before 11.7.1.120

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External links
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7070742

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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