CVE-2014-4639: Medium severity emc documentum wdk vulnerability

Published Jan 7, 2015
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Updated

EMC Documentum Web Development Kit (WDK) before 6.8 does not properly generate random numbers for a certain parameter related to Webtop components, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct phishing attacks via brute-force attempts to predict the parameter value.

Affected Software

1 affected component
EMC Documentum WDK<=6.7

Event History

Jan 7, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4639?

CVE-2014-4639 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to facilitate phishing attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-4639?

To fix CVE-2014-4639, upgrade to EMC Documentum WDK version 6.8 or later, which includes improvements to random number generation.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2014-4639?

CVE-2014-4639 affects users of EMC Documentum WDK versions prior to 6.8.

4

What type of attacks can be executed due to CVE-2014-4639?

CVE-2014-4639 can be exploited to conduct phishing attacks through brute force methods on predictable parameter values.

5

What is the primary issue with CVE-2014-4639?

The primary issue in CVE-2014-4639 is the improper generation of random numbers for a parameter related to Webtop components.

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