The installation process in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 8.1, 8.5, 8.7, and 9.1 on UNIX and Linux sets incorrect permissions and ownerships for unspecified files, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions via standard filesystem operations.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infosphere_information_server | Ibm | 8.1 (including) | 8.1 (including) |
| Infosphere_information_server | Ibm | 8.5 (including) | 8.5 (including) |
| Infosphere_information_server | Ibm | 8.7 (including) | 8.7 (including) |
| Infosphere_information_server | Ibm | 9.1 (including) | 9.1 (including) |