SB2026021608 - Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in IBM Licensing Operator
Published: February 16, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB2026021608
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-12985)
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to IBM Licensing Operator incorrectly assigns privileges to security critical files. A local user can perform local root escalation inside a container running the IBM Licensing Operator image.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.