IBM FileNet Content Manager 'InheritParentPermissions' Flag Security Bypass Vulnerability

BID:41798

Info

IBM FileNet Content Manager 'InheritParentPermissions' Flag Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 41798
Class: Unknown
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jul 19 2010 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 19 2010 12:00AM
Credit: IBM
Vulnerable: IBM FileNet P8 Content Manager 4.5.1
IBM FileNet P8 Content Manager 4.5
IBM FileNet P8 Content Manager 4.0.1
IBM FileNet P8 Content Manager 4.0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

IBM FileNet Content Manager 'InheritParentPermissions' Flag Security Bypass Vulnerability

IBM FileNet Content Manager is prone to a vulnerability that may allow attackers to bypass certain security restrictions.

IBM FileNet P8 Content Manager versions 4.0.0, 4.0.1, 4.5.0, and 4.5.1 are affected.

Exploit / POC

IBM FileNet Content Manager 'InheritParentPermissions' Flag Security Bypass Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit this issue using readily available tools.

Solution / Fix

IBM FileNet Content Manager 'InheritParentPermissions' Flag Security Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has released fixes and an advisory. Please see the references for details.

References

IBM FileNet Content Manager 'InheritParentPermissions' Flag Security Bypass Vulnerability

References:

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