CVE-2014-4621: High severity opentext documentum content server vulnerability

Published Sep 17, 2014
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Updated

EMC Documentum Content Server before 6.7 SP2 P17, 7.0 through P15, and 7.1 before P08 does not properly check authorization for subtypes of protected system types, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain super-user privileges for system-object creation, and bypass intended restrictions on data access and server actions, via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

11 affected components
EMC Documentum Content Server<=6.7
EMC Documentum Content Server=6.0
EMC Documentum Content Server=6.5
EMC Documentum Content Server=6.5-sp1
EMC Documentum Content Server=6.5-sp2
EMC Documentum Content Server=6.5-sp3
EMC Documentum Content Server=6.6
EMC Documentum Content Server=6.7
EMC Documentum Content Server=6.7-sp1
EMC Documentum Content Server=7.0
EMC Documentum Content Server=7.1

Event History

Sep 17, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4621?

CVE-2014-4621 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote authenticated users to gain super-user privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-4621?

To remediate CVE-2014-4621, upgrade to EMC Documentum Content Server version 6.7 SP2 P17 or above, or 7.1 P08 or above.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2014-4621?

All users of EMC Documentum Content Server versions 6.0, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7 before SP2 P17, and 7.0 to 7.1 before P08 are at risk of CVE-2014-4621.

4

What does CVE-2014-4621 exploit?

CVE-2014-4621 exploits improper authorization checks for certain subtypes of protected system types within the EMC Documentum Content Server.

5

Can CVE-2014-4621 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-4621 can be exploited by remote authenticated users, allowing them to bypass intended access restrictions.

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