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CVE-2014-6099

5.0 · MEDIUM

The Change Password feature in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator 5.2.x through 5.2.4 does not have a lockout protection mechanism for invalid login requests, which makes it easier for remote attackers to…

Published Oct 26, 2014ibmCWE-255EPSS 1.33%

Overview

CVE-2014-6099 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm sterling_b2b_integrator. It was published on October 26, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Change Password feature in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator 5.2.x through 5.2.4 does not have a lockout protection mechanism for invalid login requests, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain admin access via a brute-force approach.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update sterling_b2b_integrator 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-2014-6099?

CVE-2014-6099 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm sterling_b2b_integrator. It was published on October 26, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2014-6099?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, 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-2014-6099?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update sterling_b2b_integrator 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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