What is the severity of CVE-2014-4749?

CVE-2014-4749 has a medium severity rating due to the risk of man-in-the-middle attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4749?

To fix CVE-2014-4749, upgrade IBM PowerVC to version 1.2.0 FixPack 3 or later.

What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2014-4749?

CVE-2014-4749 allows attackers to spoof SSH servers, potentially leading to unauthorized access.

Which versions of IBM PowerVC are affected by CVE-2014-4749?

IBM PowerVC versions 1.2.0.0, 1.2.0.1, and 1.2.0.2 are affected by CVE-2014-4749.

Is my installation of IBM PowerVC vulnerable if it’s not updated?

Yes, if your IBM PowerVC installation is not updated to at least version 1.2.0 FixPack 3, it is vulnerable to CVE-2014-4749.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2014-4749

medium

4.3

CWE

264

20/8/2014

6/8/2024

CVE-2014-4749

First published: Wed Aug 20 2014(Updated: )

IBM PowerVC 1.2.0 before FixPack3 does not properly use the known_hosts file, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSH servers via an arbitrary server key.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM PowerVC	=1.2.0.0
IBM PowerVC	=1.2.0.0
IBM PowerVC	=1.2.0.1
IBM PowerVC	=1.2.0.1
IBM PowerVC	=1.2.0.2
IBM PowerVC	=1.2.0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4749?
CVE-2014-4749 has a medium severity rating due to the risk of man-in-the-middle attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4749?
To fix CVE-2014-4749, upgrade IBM PowerVC to version 1.2.0 FixPack 3 or later.
What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2014-4749?
CVE-2014-4749 allows attackers to spoof SSH servers, potentially leading to unauthorized access.
Which versions of IBM PowerVC are affected by CVE-2014-4749?
IBM PowerVC versions 1.2.0.0, 1.2.0.1, and 1.2.0.2 are affected by CVE-2014-4749.
Is my installation of IBM PowerVC vulnerable if it’s not updated?
Yes, if your IBM PowerVC installation is not updated to at least version 1.2.0 FixPack 3, it is vulnerable to CVE-2014-4749.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4749?
CVE-2014-4749 has a medium severity rating due to the risk of man-in-the-middle attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4749?
To fix CVE-2014-4749, upgrade IBM PowerVC to version 1.2.0 FixPack 3 or later.
What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2014-4749?
CVE-2014-4749 allows attackers to spoof SSH servers, potentially leading to unauthorized access.
Which versions of IBM PowerVC are affected by CVE-2014-4749?
IBM PowerVC versions 1.2.0.0, 1.2.0.1, and 1.2.0.2 are affected by CVE-2014-4749.
Is my installation of IBM PowerVC vulnerable if it’s not updated?
Yes, if your IBM PowerVC installation is not updated to at least version 1.2.0 FixPack 3, it is vulnerable to CVE-2014-4749.