What is CVE-2014-6111?

CVE-2014-6111 is a vulnerability in IBM Tivoli Identity Manager and Security Identity Manager that allows local users to decrypt encrypted user credentials and the keystore password stored in cleartext configuration files.

What software is affected by CVE-2014-6111?

IBM Tivoli Identity Manager versions 5.1.x, Security Identity Manager versions 6.0.x and 7.0.x are affected by CVE-2014-6111.

What is the severity of CVE-2014-6111?

The severity of CVE-2014-6111 is rated as high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2014-6111?

An attacker with local access can exploit CVE-2014-6111 by gaining access to the cleartext configuration files containing encrypted user credentials and the keystore password.

Are there any references related to CVE-2014-6111?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2014-6111 at the following references: [Reference 1](http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21698020) and [Reference 2](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96180).

Vulnerability/
CVE-2014-6111

high

7.8

CWE

255

20/4/2018

6/8/2024

CVE-2014-6111

First published: Fri Apr 20 2018(Updated: )

IBM Tivoli Identity Manager 5.1.x before 5.1.0.15-ISS-TIM-IF0057 and Security Identity Manager 6.0.x before 6.0.0.4-ISS-SIM-IF0001 and 7.0.x before 7.0.0.0-ISS-SIM-IF0003 store encrypted user credentials and the keystore password in cleartext in configuration files, which allows local users to decrypt SIM credentials via unspecified vectors. IBM X-Force ID: 96180.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Security Identity Manager	=6.0
IBM Security Identity Manager	=7.0
IBM Tivoli Identity Manager	=5.1

Remedy

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21698020

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-6111?
CVE-2014-6111 is a vulnerability in IBM Tivoli Identity Manager and Security Identity Manager that allows local users to decrypt encrypted user credentials and the keystore password stored in cleartext configuration files.
What software is affected by CVE-2014-6111?
IBM Tivoli Identity Manager versions 5.1.x, Security Identity Manager versions 6.0.x and 7.0.x are affected by CVE-2014-6111.
What is the severity of CVE-2014-6111?
The severity of CVE-2014-6111 is rated as high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2014-6111?
An attacker with local access can exploit CVE-2014-6111 by gaining access to the cleartext configuration files containing encrypted user credentials and the keystore password.
Are there any references related to CVE-2014-6111?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2014-6111 at the following references: [Reference 1](http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21698020) and [Reference 2](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96180).

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