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CVE-2014-4784

4.3 · MEDIUM

IBM Initiate Master Data Service 9.5 before 9.5.093013, 9.7 before 9.7.093013, 10.0 before 10.0.093013, and 10.1 before 10.1.093013 does not properly restrict use of FRAME elements, which allows re…

Published Sep 10, 2014ibmCWE-264EPSS 1.17%

Overview

CVE-2014-4784 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm initiate_master_data_service. It was published on September 10, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

IBM Initiate Master Data Service 9.5 before 9.5.093013, 9.7 before 9.7.093013, 10.0 before 10.0.093013, and 10.1 before 10.1.093013 does not properly restrict use of FRAME elements, which allows remote attackers to conduct phishing attacks, and bypass intended access restrictions or obtain sensitive information, via a crafted web site, related to a "frame injection" issue.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update initiate_master_data_service to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4784?

CVE-2014-4784 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm initiate_master_data_service. It was published on September 10, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2014-4784?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-4784?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update initiate_master_data_service to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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