Incorrect default permissions in IBM Security Guardium

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

EUVDB-ID: #VU77107


Risk: Low


CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]


CVE-ID: CVE-2023-2976


CWE-ID: CWE-276 - Incorrect Default Permissions


Exploit availability: No


Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.


The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions in com.google.common.io.FileBackedOutputStream. A local user with access to the system can view contents of files and directories or modify them.


Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.


Vulnerable software versions

IBM Security Guardium: 11.5


External links

http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7099896


Q & A


Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?


No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.


Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?


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




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