IBM Security Bulletin: IBM InfoSphere Information Server is vulnerable to a privilege escalation

IBM InfoSphere Information Server could allow a local user to gain elevated privileges by placing arbitrary files in installation directories.

CVE(s): CVE-2017-1468

Affected product(s) and affected version(s):

The following products, running on all supported platforms, are affected:
IBM InfoSphere Information Server: versions 9.1, 11.3, and 11.5
IBM InfoSphere Information Server on Cloud: version 11.5

Refer to the following reference URLs for remediation and additional vulnerability details:
Source Bulletin: http://ift.tt/2uUzkpj
X-Force Database: http://ift.tt/2vfcnA5

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