IBM WebSphere Application Server interim fix insecure permissions
| websphere-interim-insecure-permissions (49531) |  Low Risk |
Description:
A vulnerability in WebSphere Application Server, when running on UNIX- based operating systems, could result in the creation of certain files with insecure permissions. Interim fixes that replace existing files or create new files incorrectly set permission to 777 rather than 755. This could be exploited by a local attacker to possibly obtain sensitive information or manipulate data.IBM3
*CVSS:
| Base Score: | 3.5 |
| Access Vector: | Local |
| Access Complexity: | High |
| Authentication: | Single |
| Confidentiality Impact: | Partial |
| Integrity Impact: | Partial |
| Availability Impact: | Partial |
| Temporal Score: | 2.6 |
| Exploitability: | Unproven |
| Remediation Level: | Official-Fix |
| Report Confidence: | Confirmed |
Consequences:
File Manipulation
Remedy:
Apply the latest Fix Pack (7.0.0.3 or later) or APAR PK78960. See References.
Note: This vulnerability is also identified by APAR PK 77590
References:
- IBM Flash (Alert): Security vulnerability: Update Installer and Installation Factory (PK78960).
- IBM Support & downloads: Fix list for IBM WebSphere Application Server version 7.0.
- IBM Support & downloads: PK82988: SHIP APAR FIXES FOR H28W700 FIX PACK 7.0.0.3..
- BID-34259: IBM WebSphere Application Server for z/OS Multiple Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2009-1173: IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 7.0 before 7.0.0.3 uses weak permissions (777) for files associated with unspecified interim fixes
- SA34461: IBM WebSphere Application Server Multiple Vulnerabilities
- SA34570: IBM WebSphere Application Server Insecure File Permissions
- VUPEN/ADV-2009-0854: IBM WebSphere Application Server Insecure Permissions Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.0
- IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.0.1
- IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.0.2
- IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1.0
- IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0
- IBM WebSphere Application Server for z/OS 7.0
Reported:
Mar 24, 2009
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