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CVE-2015-4929

4.0 · MEDIUM

IBM License Metric Tool 9 before 9.2.1.0 and Endpoint Manager for Software Use Analysis 9 before 9.2.1.0 allow remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and obtain sensitive…

Published Oct 11, 2015ibmCWE-200EPSS 1.37%

Overview

CVE-2015-4929 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm license_metric_tool. It was published on October 11, 2015 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

IBM License Metric Tool 9 before 9.2.1.0 and Endpoint Manager for Software Use Analysis 9 before 9.2.1.0 allow remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and obtain sensitive information via a REST API request.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update license_metric_tool 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-2015-4929?

CVE-2015-4929 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm license_metric_tool. It was published on October 11, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2015-4929?

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-2015-4929?

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