Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.1 container deployments can allow privilege escalation because a component is insecurely configured. Successful exploitation could affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS rating is high, but the source bundle indicates adjacent-network access and high attack complexity, and it does not report active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority platform risk if IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.1 containers are in use. The issue can materially affect core security properties, but urgency should be balanced by the lack of reported active exploitation and the constrained attack vector.
Technical view
CVE-2019-4185 affects IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.1 containers. IBM describes privilege escalation from an insecurely configured component. CVSS 3.0 is 8.3 with adjacent attack vector, high complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, changed scope, and high CIA impact. Remediation details are not present in the bundle beyond IBM advisory references.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.1 in containers. The bundle does not name other affected versions, CPEs, cloud services, or non-container deployments. Systems are more relevant if adjacent network access to the affected container component is possible.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector lists exploit maturity as unproven, and the CVE is not marked as CISA KEV. No cited source in the bundle states active exploitation or public weaponization. Attack conditions appear constrained by adjacent-network access and high complexity.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: the bundle identifies product, version, container context, X-Force ID 158975, and CVSS details, but not the exact component or fix steps. Do not broaden scope beyond IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.1 containers without additional vendor evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Review the IBM advisory for the vendor-supported remediation path.
- Prioritize remediation for all IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.1 container deployments.
- Restrict adjacent network access to affected container components where feasible.
- Monitor IBM X-Force and IBM Support for updated guidance.
- Avoid assuming other versions are affected without vendor confirmation.
Validation and detection
- Inventory IBM InfoSphere Information Server deployments and identify version 11.7.1.
- Confirm whether identified deployments use containers.
- Map network paths that provide adjacent access to affected container components.
- Check change records for IBM advisory remediation or vendor-supported updates.
- Document any compensating segmentation controls around affected deployments.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.3 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AC:H/I:H/PR:N/AV:A/A:H/C:H/UI:N/S:C/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.0/AC:H/I:H/PR:N/AV:A/A:H/C:H/UI:N/S:C/E:U/RL:O/RC:C1.66Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.0 score
8.3HighVector: CVSS:3.0/AC:H/I:H/PR:N/AV:A/A:H/C:H/UI:N/S:C/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10882626CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- ibm-infosphere-cve20194185-priv-escalation (158975)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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CWE details
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