# CVE-2011-3123: IBM InfoSphere Information Server 8.5 and 8.5.0.1 on Unix and Linux, as used in IBM InfoSphere DataStage 8.5 and 8.5.0.1 and other products,

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2011-08-10 · Updated: 2024-09-16

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 8.5 and 8.5.0.1 on Unix and Linux, as used in IBM InfoSphere DataStage 8.5 and 8.5.0.1 and other products, uses weak permissions for unspecified files, which allows local users to gain privileges via unknown vectors.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24030333
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21504279
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45036
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48516
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1JR39769

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