CVE-2016-2867
CVE-2016-2867 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Streams 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-254.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
- CVSS v2: 6.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-254
- Affected product: Ibm Infosphere Streams
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IBM InfoSphere Streams before 4.0.1.2 and IBM Streams before 4.1.1.1 do not properly implement the runAsUser feature, which allows local users to obtain root group privileges via unspecified vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-2867?
- IBM InfoSphere Streams before 4.0.1.2 and IBM Streams before 4.1.1.1 do not properly implement the runAsUser feature, which allows local users to obtain root group privileges via unspecified vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2016-2867?
- CVE-2016-2867 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-2016-2867 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-2867?
- CVE-2016-2867 primarily affects Ibm Infosphere Streams. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-2867?
- 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-2016-2867 published?
- CVE-2016-2867 was published on 2016-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_streams:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:streams:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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