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CVE-2015-1890

3.5 · LOW

/usr/lpp/mmfs/bin/gpfs.snap in IBM General Parallel File System (GPFS) 4.1 before 4.1.0.7 produces an archive potentially containing cleartext keys, and lacks a warning about reviewing this archive…

Published Apr 6, 2015ibmCWE-200EPSS 0.97%

Overview

CVE-2015-1890 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting ibm general_parallel_file_system. It was published on April 6, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

/usr/lpp/mmfs/bin/gpfs.snap in IBM General Parallel File System (GPFS) 4.1 before 4.1.0.7 produces an archive potentially containing cleartext keys, and lacks a warning about reviewing this archive to detect included keys, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by leveraging access to a technical-support data stream.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update general_parallel_file_system 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-2015-1890?

CVE-2015-1890 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting ibm general_parallel_file_system. It was published on April 6, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2015-1890?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-1890?

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