CVE-2013-2989
medium
CVSS v3
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VIR risk
6.8
Description
The file-copying functionality in IBM Sterling Connect:Direct 3.8.00, 4.0.00, and 4.1.0 for UNIX on AIX 6.1 through 7.1 uses incorrect privileges, which allows local users to bypass filesystem read permissions and write permissions by leveraging authentication to the Connect:Direct product.
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
20%
Patch ETA
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Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
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Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ibm | sterling_connect | 3.8.00 | |
| ibm | sterling_connect | 4.0.00 | |
| ibm | sterling_connect | 4.1.0.0 | |
References
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC86449
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21637561
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/84016
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC86449
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21637561
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/84016
CWEs
CWE-264
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Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.