Vulnerability identifier: #VU85320

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-1495

CWE-ID: CWE-119

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 privileged user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a buffer overflow. A privileged user can cause a memory dump that could contain highly sensitive information including access credentials.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM InfoSphere Information Server: 9.1 - 11.5

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External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22006068
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/128693

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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 Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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