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 f

Q: How do I fix CVE-2016-2867?

infosphere streams: upgrade to newer than 4.0.1.1; streams: upgrade to newer than 4.1.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2016-2867 being exploited?

CVE-2016-2867 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2016-2867 affect?

CVE-2016-2867 affects infosphere streams, streams. Severity is high (CVSS 7.0). 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.

Routine

HIGH 7.0UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2016-2867 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.0) affecting infosphere streams, streams. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.0 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 82%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-254
Published	2016-07-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): IBM Corporation · Vendor: ibm

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2016-07-02 14:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:44 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm infosphere streams UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.0.1.1

Fixed in: newer than 4.0.1.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy infosphere-streams || rpm -q infosphere-streams || infosphere-streams --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.0.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade infosphere-streams

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade infosphere-streams

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

ibm streams UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.1.1.0

Fixed in: newer than 4.1.1.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy streams || rpm -q streams || streams --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.1.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade streams

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade streams

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2016-2867?

infosphere streams: upgrade to newer than 4.0.1.1; streams: upgrade to newer than 4.1.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-2867 being exploited?

CVE-2016-2867 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2016-2867 affect?

CVE-2016-2867 affects infosphere streams, streams. Severity is high (CVSS 7.0). 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 urgent is CVE-2016-2867?

Priority 29/100. High severity

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