CVE-2015-7442

7.0 HIGH
Published: January 02, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21971295
Source: psirt@us.ibm.com
Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21971295
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77558
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.0 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
31th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

ibm