IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 stores potentially sensitive information in log files that could be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 280361.
Information written to log files can be of a sensitive nature and give valuable guidance to an attacker or expose sensitive user information.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infosphere_information_server | Ibm | 11.7 (including) | 11.7 (including) |
While logging all information may be helpful during development stages, it is important that logging levels be set appropriately before a product ships so that sensitive user data and system information are not accidentally exposed to potential attackers. Different log files may be produced and stored for: