How severe is CVE-2015-7442?

CVE-2015-7442 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-7442 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-7442?

CVE-2015-7442 primarily affects Ibm Installation Manager. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7442?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-7442 published?

CVE-2015-7442 was published on 2016-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-7442

CVE-2015-7442 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Installation Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
CVSS v2: 6.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Installation Manager
Published: 2016-01-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

consoleinst.sh in IBM Installation Manager before 1.7.4.4 and 1.8.x before 1.8.4 and Packaging Utility before 1.7.4.4 and 1.8.x before 1.8.4 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse program that is located in /tmp with a name based on a predicted PID value.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-7442?: consoleinst.sh in IBM Installation Manager before 1.7.4.4 and 1.8.x before 1.8.4 and Packaging Utility before 1.7.4.4 and 1.8.x before 1.8.4 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse program that is located in /tmp with a name based on a predicted PID value.
How severe is CVE-2015-7442?: CVE-2015-7442 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-7442 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-7442?: CVE-2015-7442 primarily affects Ibm Installation Manager. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7442?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-7442 published?: CVE-2015-7442 was published on 2016-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:installation_manager:1.7.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:installation_manager:1.8.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:installation_manager:1.8.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:installation_manager:1.8.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:installation_manager:1.8.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:installation_manager:1.8.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:packaging_utility:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:packaging_utility:1.8.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:packaging_utility:1.8.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:packaging_utility:1.8.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:packaging_utility:1.8.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:packaging_utility:1.8.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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