Security Bulletin
Summary
IBM embedded WebSphere Application Server (eWAS) 7.0 bundled with IBM Security Directory Server contains an optional install script that may allow elevation of privileges
Vulnerability Details
CVE ID:
CVE-2014-3020
DESCRIPTION:
IBM embedded WebSphere Application Server contains a privilege escalation vulnerability. During an install a local user may inadvertently give their write privileges to other users.
The attack requires local network access, specialized knowledge and techniques but no authentication. An exploit would not affect the confidentiality of information and the availability of the system, but it could impact the integrity of data.
CVSS:
CVSS Base Score: 1.9
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/93056 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N)
Affected Products and Versions
|
Principal Product and Version(s) | Affected Supporting Product and Version |
| IBM Tivoli Directory Server 6.3 | eWAS 7.0 |
| IBM Security Directory Server 6.3.1 | EWAS 7.0 |
Remediation/Fixes
Upgrade to recommended version of eWAS as documented at http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=767&context=SSPREK&uid=swg27009778
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References
*The CVSS Environment Score is customer environment specific and will ultimately impact the Overall CVSS Score. Customers can evaluate the impact of this vulnerability in their environments by accessing the links in the Reference section of this Security Bulletin.
Disclaimer
Review the IBM security bulletin disclaimer and definitions regarding your responsibilities for assessing potential impact of security vulnerabilities to your environment.
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Document Information
Modified date:
16 June 2018
UID
swg21680254