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CVE-2016-5991: IBM Sterling Connect:Direct 4.5.00, 4.5.01, 4.6.0 before 4.6.0.6 iFix008, and 4.7.0 before 4.7.0.4 on Windo...

IBM Sterling Connect:Direct 4.5.00, 4.5.01, 4.6.0 before 4.6.0.6 iFix008, and 4.7.0 before 4.7.0.4 on Windows allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

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This is a local privilege escalation issue in IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for Windows. A person who already has local access to an affected server may be able to gain higher privileges. The sources do not describe the method, CVSS score, or active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on Windows servers running the named IBM Sterling Connect:Direct versions. Risk depends on who can log in locally or execute code on those hosts. The source bundle does not identify network-only exploitation. Treat this as a targeted remediation item for systems that handle managed file transfers. Prioritize if affected hosts are shared, allow broad local access, or process sensitive business data. No source confirms active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Inventory IBM Sterling Connect:Direct installations on Windows hosts.; Upgrade 4.6.0 systems to 4.6.0.6 iFix008 or later.; Upgrade 4.7.0 systems to 4.7.0.4 or later..

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