CVE-2016-2867

7.0 HIGH

Published: July 02, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

Description

IBM InfoSphere Streams before 4.0.1.2 and IBM Streams before 4.1.1.1 do not properly implement the runAsUser feature, which allows local users to obtain root group privileges via unspecified vectors.

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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=swg21983444

Source: psirt@us.ibm.com

Patch Vendor Advisory

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21983444

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Patch Vendor Advisory

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.0 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.0%

12th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-254

Affected Vendors

ibm

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