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CVE-2015-1974

6.5 · MEDIUM

The web administration tool in IBM Tivoli Security Directory Server 6.0 before iFix 75, 6.1 before iFix 68, 6.2 before iFix 44, 6.3 before iFix 37, 6.3.1 before iFix 11, and 6.4 before iFix 2 allow…

Published Jun 28, 2015ibmCWE-264EPSS 2.41%

Overview

CVE-2015-1974 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm tivoli_directory_server. It was published on June 28, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The web administration tool in IBM Tivoli Security Directory Server 6.0 before iFix 75, 6.1 before iFix 68, 6.2 before iFix 44, 6.3 before iFix 37, 6.3.1 before iFix 11, and 6.4 before iFix 2 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended command restrictions via unspecified vectors.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update tivoli_directory_server 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-2015-1974?

CVE-2015-1974 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm tivoli_directory_server. It was published on June 28, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2015-1974?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, 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-2015-1974?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update tivoli_directory_server 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-2015-1974?

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