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CVE-2015-7442

UnknownEPSS 0.42%

Last modified

CVE-2015-7442 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.42%

33.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IbmInstallation Manager1.7.4.3
IbmInstallation Manager1.8.0.0
IbmInstallation Manager1.8.1.0
IbmInstallation Manager1.8.2.0
IbmInstallation Manager1.8.2.1
IbmInstallation Manager1.8.3.0
IbmPackaging Utility<= 1.7.4.3
IbmPackaging Utility1.8.0.0
IbmPackaging Utility1.8.1.0
IbmPackaging Utility1.8.2.0
IbmPackaging Utility1.8.2.1
IbmPackaging Utility1.8.3.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-7442?
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.
How severe is CVE-2015-7442?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-7442 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7442?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST