# CVE-2009-1173: IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 7.0 before 7.0.0.3 uses weak permissions (777) for files associated with unspecified "interim fixes,"

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2009-03-31 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 7.0 before 7.0.0.3 uses weak permissions (777) for files associated with unspecified "interim fixes," which allows attackers to modify files that would not have been accessible if the intended 755 permissions were used.

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## References

- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0854
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34259
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34131
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34461
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PK77590
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27014463
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PK82988

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