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CVE-2015-1950

4.6 · MEDIUM

IBM PowerVC Standard Edition 1.2.2.1 through 1.2.2.2 does not require authentication for access to the Python interpreter with nova credentials, which allows KVM guest OS users to discover certain…

Published Jul 1, 2015ibmCWE-255EPSS 0.36%

Overview

CVE-2015-1950 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm powervc. It was published on July 1, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

IBM PowerVC Standard Edition 1.2.2.1 through 1.2.2.2 does not require authentication for access to the Python interpreter with nova credentials, which allows KVM guest OS users to discover certain PowerVC credentials and bypass intended access restrictions via unspecified Python code.

Remediation

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

Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=nas8N1020740Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT08926Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/75102Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=nas8N1020740Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT08926Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/75102

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1950?

CVE-2015-1950 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm powervc. It was published on July 1, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2015-1950?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. 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-2015-1950?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update powervc 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-2015-1950?

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