CVE-2014-6078: Medium severity ibm security access manager for mobile vulnerability

Published Dec 18, 2014
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Updated

IBM Security Access Manager for Mobile 8.x before 8.0.1 and Security Access Manager for Web 7.x before 7.0.0 FP10 and 8.x before 8.0.1 do not have a lockout period after invalid login attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain admin access via a brute-force attack.

Affected Software

3 affected components
IBM Security Access Manager for Mobile=8.0
IBM Security Access Manager for Web=7.0
IBM Security Access Manager for Web=8.0

Event History

Dec 18, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-6078?

CVE-2014-6078 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the risk of brute-force attacks leading to unauthorized admin access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-6078?

To fix CVE-2014-6078, you should update to IBM Security Access Manager for Mobile version 8.0.1 or Security Access Manager for Web version 7.0.0 FP10 or higher.

3

What is the main risk associated with CVE-2014-6078?

The main risk is that attackers can exploit the lack of a lockout period to perform brute-force login attempts, compromising administrator accounts.

4

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-6078?

CVE-2014-6078 affects IBM Security Access Manager for Mobile versions before 8.0.1 and IBM Security Access Manager for Web versions before 7.0.0 FP10 and 8.0.1.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-6078?

While upgrading is the recommended solution, organizations can mitigate risks by implementing additional monitoring or throttling for login attempts.

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