IBM InfoSphere Information Server FastTrack client insecure user credentials storage
| infosphere-client-cred-storage (73266) |  Low Risk |
Description:
IBM InfoSphere Information Server FastTrack client could provide weaker than expected security, caused by the insecure storage of user credentials. This could potentially lead to unauthorized access to IBM InfoSphere Information Server functionality.
Consequences:
Other
Remedy:
Refer to IBM Security Bulletin 1623501 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.
References:
- IBM Security Bulletin 1623501: Multiple security vulnerabilities in the IBM InfoSphere Information Server Suite.
- CVE-2012-0700: The client in InfoSphere FastTrack 8.1 through 8.7 in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 8.1, 8.5 before FP3, and 8.7 does not properly store credentials, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions via unspecified vectors.
Platforms Affected:
- IBM InfoSphere FastTrack 8.1
- IBM InfoSphere FastTrack 8.1.1
- IBM InfoSphere FastTrack 8.1.2
- IBM InfoSphere FastTrack 8.5
- IBM InfoSphere FastTrack 8.7
Reported:
Jan 11, 2013
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