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CVE-2014-8896

4.0 · MEDIUM

The Collaboration Server in IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management Server for Product Information Management 9.x through 9.1 and InfoSphere Master Data Management - Collaborative Edition 10.x throug…

Published Dec 22, 2014ibmCWE-287EPSS 0.80%

Overview

CVE-2014-8896 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm infosphere_master_data_management_server_for_product_information_management. It was published on December 22, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Collaboration Server in IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management Server for Product Information Management 9.x through 9.1 and InfoSphere Master Data Management - Collaborative Edition 10.x through 10.1, 11.0 before FP7, and 11.3 and 11.4 before 11.4 FP1 allows remote authenticated users to modify the administrator's credentials and consequently gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update infosphere_master_data_management_server_for_product_information_management 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-2014-8896?

CVE-2014-8896 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm infosphere_master_data_management_server_for_product_information_management. It was published on December 22, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2014-8896?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-8896?

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