Local Privilege Escalation in IBM General Parallel File System
CVE-2015-0197

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Status
General Parallel File System
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 March 2015

Summary

The IBM General Parallel File System (GPFS) versions prior to 3.4.0.32, 3.5.0.24, and 4.1.0.7 contain a vulnerability that allows local users to escalate privileges to root. This security loophole could be exploited through unspecified vectors, enabling unauthorized program execution with elevated privileges, thereby posing a significant risk to the integrity and confidentiality of system resources.

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032880
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http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg3T1022062
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http://www-304.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21902662
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Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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