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CVE-2014-6134

1.2 · LOW

IBM Rational ClearCase 8.0.0 before 8.0.0.14 and 8.0.1 before 8.0.1.7, when Installation Manager before 1.8.2 is used, retains cleartext server passwords in process memory throughout the installati…

Published Mar 25, 2015ibmCWE-200EPSS 0.33%

Overview

CVE-2014-6134 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting ibm installation_manager. It was published on March 25, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

IBM Rational ClearCase 8.0.0 before 8.0.0.14 and 8.0.1 before 8.0.1.7, when Installation Manager before 1.8.2 is used, retains cleartext server passwords in process memory throughout the installation procedure, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information by leveraging access to the installation account.

Remediation

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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
ibminstallation_manager0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-6134?

CVE-2014-6134 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting ibm installation_manager. It was published on March 25, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2014-6134?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-6134?

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