CVE-2014-6099: Medium severity ibm b2b sterling integrator vulnerability

Published Oct 26, 2014
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Updated

The Change Password feature in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator 5.2.x through 5.2.4 does not have a lockout protection mechanism for invalid login requests, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain admin access via a brute-force approach.

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM Sterling B2B Integrator=5.2
IBM Sterling B2B Integrator=5.2.4

Event History

Oct 26, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-6099?

The severity of CVE-2014-6099 is high due to the lack of a lockout mechanism allowing brute-force attacks on admin access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-6099?

To fix CVE-2014-6099, implement a lockout policy on the Change Password feature to prevent repeated invalid login attempts.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2014-6099?

CVE-2014-6099 affects users of IBM Sterling B2B Integrator versions 5.2.x up to and including 5.2.4.

4

What can an attacker achieve through CVE-2014-6099?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2014-6099 to gain unauthorized admin access using brute-force login attempts.

5

Is CVE-2014-6099 a network vulnerability?

CVE-2014-6099 is considered a web application vulnerability rather than a network vulnerability.

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