IBM Multiple Products CVE-2012-2188 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

BID:54844

Info

IBM Multiple Products CVE-2012-2188 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 54844
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2012-2188
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Aug 07 2012 12:00AM
Updated: Aug 07 2012 12:00AM
Credit: CitiGroup Inc
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

IBM Multiple Products CVE-2012-2188 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

IBM Hardware Management Console (HMC) and IBM Systems Director Management Console (SDMC) are prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability.

A local attacker may exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with Local System privileges. Successful exploits will result in the complete compromise of affected computers.

Exploit / POC

IBM Multiple Products CVE-2012-2188 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of any more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected]

Solution / Fix

IBM Multiple Products CVE-2012-2188 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Solution:
Vendor updates are available. Please see the references for details.

References

IBM Multiple Products CVE-2012-2188 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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