CVE Catalog

CVE-2015-7489

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

IBM SPSS Statistics versions 22.0.0.2 before IF10 and 23.0.0.2 before IF7 use weak permissions (Everyone: Write) for Python scripts, allowing local users to gain privileges by modifying a script.

Risk Assessment

Local users can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access to data or the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update IBM SPSS Statistics to the latest version and restrict permissions on Python scripts to prevent unauthorized modifications.

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Original NVD description (English source)

IBM SPSS Statistics 22.0.0.2 before IF10 and 23.0.0.2 before IF7 uses weak permissions (Everyone: Write) for Python scripts, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying a script.

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