CVE Catalog

CVE-2015-7442

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The consoleinst.sh script in IBM Installation Manager before version 1.7.4.4 and 1.8.x before 1.8.4, as well as in Packaging Utility before version 1.7.4.4 and 1.8.x before 1.8.4, allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse program located in /tmp with a name based on a predicted PID value.

Risk Assessment

Organizations may be exposed to unauthorized access by local users, potentially leading to privilege escalation and security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update IBM Installation Manager and Packaging Utility to the latest versions to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

consoleinst.sh in IBM Installation Manager before 1.7.4.4 and 1.8.x before 1.8.4 and Packaging Utility before 1.7.4.4 and 1.8.x before 1.8.4 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse program that is located in /tmp with a name based on a predicted PID value.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS