What is the severity of CVE-2014-4788?

CVE-2014-4788 has a medium severity level as it involves improper handling of authentication fields.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4788?

To fix CVE-2014-4788, upgrade IBM Initiate Master Data Service to the latest versions, specifically 9.5.093013, 9.7.093013, 10.0.093013, or 10.1.093013.

Which versions of IBM Initiate Master Data Service are affected by CVE-2014-4788?

CVE-2014-4788 affects IBM Initiate Master Data Service versions 9.5, 9.7, 10.0, and 10.1 prior to their respective patch versions.

What type of attack does CVE-2014-4788 enable?

CVE-2014-4788 enables remote attackers to gain unauthorized access through unattended workstations due to missing autocomplete attributes.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-4788?

There is no official workaround for CVE-2014-4788; upgrading to the patched versions is the recommended solution.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2014-4788

medium

CWE

255

10/9/2014

6/8/2024

CVE-2014-4788

First published: Wed Sep 10 2014(Updated: )

IBM Initiate Master Data Service 9.5 before 9.5.093013, 9.7 before 9.7.093013, 10.0 before 10.0.093013, and 10.1 before 10.1.093013 does not have an off autocomplete attribute for authentication fields, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by leveraging an unattended workstation.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Initiate Master Data Service	=9.5
IBM Initiate Master Data Service	=9.7
IBM Initiate Master Data Service	=10.0
IBM Initiate Master Data Service	=10.1

Remedy

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21682450

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4788?
CVE-2014-4788 has a medium severity level as it involves improper handling of authentication fields.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4788?
To fix CVE-2014-4788, upgrade IBM Initiate Master Data Service to the latest versions, specifically 9.5.093013, 9.7.093013, 10.0.093013, or 10.1.093013.
Which versions of IBM Initiate Master Data Service are affected by CVE-2014-4788?
CVE-2014-4788 affects IBM Initiate Master Data Service versions 9.5, 9.7, 10.0, and 10.1 prior to their respective patch versions.
What type of attack does CVE-2014-4788 enable?
CVE-2014-4788 enables remote attackers to gain unauthorized access through unattended workstations due to missing autocomplete attributes.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-4788?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2014-4788; upgrading to the patched versions is the recommended solution.

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