IBM InfoSphere DataStage 8.1, 8.5, 8.7, 9.1, and 11.3 through 11.3.1.2 on UNIX allows local users to write to executable files, and consequently obtain root privileges, via unspecified vectors.
CVE-2015-1900 is a security vulnerability that . Impacting 2 products from ibm, from linux organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
First disclosed in 2015, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.
2015-06-29T10:59:02.157
2025-04-12T10:46:40.837
Deferred
CVSSv2: 7.2 (HIGH)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
3.9
10.0
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | ibm | infosphere_datastage | 8.1 | Yes |
| Application | ibm | infosphere_datastage | 8.5 | Yes |
| Application | ibm | infosphere_datastage | 8.7 | Yes |
| Application | ibm | infosphere_datastage | 9.1 | Yes |
| Application | ibm | infosphere_datastage | 11.3 | Yes |
| Application | ibm | infosphere_datastage | 11.3.1 | Yes |
| Application | ibm | infosphere_datastage | 11.3.1.2 | Yes |
| Operating System | linux | linux_kernel | * | No |
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