IBM Tivoli Continuous Data Protection for Files weak security

tivoli-cdp-weak-security (38215)

Low Risk

Description:

IBM Tivoli Continuous Data Protection for Files could provide weaker than expected security, caused by the improper permissions on the CDP global download directory. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass security restrictions and distribute malicious files.

*CVSS:

Base Score:	2.1
Access Vector:	Local
Access Complexity:	Low
Authentication:	None
Confidentiality Impact:	None
Integrity Impact:	Partial
Availability Impact:	None
Temporal Score:	1.7
Exploitability:	Unproven
Remediation Level:	Workaround
Report Confidence:	Confirmed

Consequences:

Bypass Security

Remedy:

Refer to IBM APAR IC54264 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.

References:

• IBM APAR IC54264 : SECURITY CONCERNS WITH CENTRAL ADMIN GLOBAL DOWNLOAD DIRECTORY AND REMOTE GLOBAL DOWNLOAD DIRECTORY.
• BID-26293: IBM Tivoli Continuous Data Protection for Files Insecure Default Permissions Vulnerability
• CVE-2007-5819: IBM Tivoli Continuous Data Protection for Files (CDP) 3.1.0 uses weak permissions (unrestricted write) for the Central Admin Global download directory, which allows local users to place arbitrary files into a location used for updating CDP clients.
• SA27473: IBM Tivoli Continuous Data Protection for Files Insecure Permissions
• VUPEN/ADV-2007-3683: IBM Tivoli Continuous Data Protection for Files Insecure Permissions

Platforms Affected:

• IBM Tivoli Continuous Data Protection for Files 3.1.0

Reported:

Oct 30, 2007

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