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3.3

IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Unix files readable by any local user

CVE-2016-0380 · published 10 years ago
Summary

The Unix version of IBM Sterling Connect:Direct creates files with permissions that let anyone with local access view their contents. This can expose confidential data to employees or attackers who have a basic account on the server. Restrict the file permissions to limit access or apply the latest update that corrects the default settings.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
ibm sterling_connect\ direct
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_connect\:direct:4.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:unix:*:*
Original advisory text
IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for Unix 4.1.0 before 4.1.0.4 iFix073 and 4.2.0 before 4.2.0.4 iFix003 uses default file permissions of 0664, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information vi...
IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for Unix 4.1.0 before 4.1.0.4 iFix073 and 4.2.0 before 4.2.0.4 iFix003 uses default file permissions of 0664, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via standard filesystem operations.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
3.3 Low
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-264Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Timeline
Published8 Aug 2016
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2016-0380 · NVD
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