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CVE-2015-1915

4.3 · MEDIUM

The Endpoint Manager for Remote Control component in IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager for Lifecycle Management 9.0.1 before IF6 and 9.1.0 before IF6 does not set the secure flag for the session cookie i…

Published May 25, 2015ibmCWE-200EPSS 1.19%

Overview

CVE-2015-1915 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm endpoint_manager_family. It was published on May 25, 2015 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

The Endpoint Manager for Remote Control component in IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager for Lifecycle Management 9.0.1 before IF6 and 9.1.0 before IF6 does not set the secure flag for the session cookie in an https session, which makes it easier for remote attackers to capture this cookie by intercepting its transmission within an http session.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update endpoint_manager_family 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-2015-1915?

CVE-2015-1915 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm endpoint_manager_family. It was published on May 25, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2015-1915?

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-2015-1915?

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

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2015-1915?

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