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CVE-2014-6183

First published: Sun Nov 23 2014(Updated: )

IBM Security Network Protection 5.1 before 5.1.0.0 FP13, 5.1.1 before 5.1.1.0 FP8, 5.1.2 before 5.1.2.0 FP9, 5.1.2.1 before FP5, 5.2 before 5.2.0.0 FP5, and 5.3 before 5.3.0.0 FP1 on XGS devices allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Security Network Protection=5.1
IBM Security Network Protection=5.1.0.0-fp0006
IBM Security Network Protection=5.1.0.0-fp0007
IBM Security Network Protection=5.1.0.0-fp0008
IBM Security Network Protection=5.1.0.0-fp0009
IBM Security Network Protection=5.1.0.0-fp0010
IBM Security Network Protection=5.1.0.0-fp0011
IBM Security Network Protection=5.1.0.0-fp0012
IBM Security Network Protection=5.1.1
IBM Security Network Protection=5.1.1.0-fp0001
IBM Security Network Protection=5.1.1.0-fp0002
IBM Security Network Protection=5.1.1.0-fp0003
IBM Security Network Protection=5.1.1.0-fp0004
IBM Security Network Protection=5.1.1.0-fp0005
IBM Security Network Protection=5.1.1.0-fp0006
IBM Security Network Protection=5.1.1.0-fp0007
IBM Security Network Protection=5.1.2.0-fp0002
IBM Security Network Protection=5.1.2.0-fp0003
IBM Security Network Protection=5.1.2.0-fp0004
IBM Security Network Protection=5.1.2.0-fp0005
IBM Security Network Protection=5.1.2.0-fp0006
IBM Security Network Protection=5.1.2.0-fp0007
IBM Security Network Protection=5.1.2.0-fp0008
IBM Security Network Protection=5.1.2.1-fp0001
IBM Security Network Protection=5.1.2.1-fp0002
IBM Security Network Protection=5.1.2.1-fp0004
IBM Security Network Protection=5.2.0.0-fp0001
IBM Security Network Protection=5.2.0.0-fp0002
IBM Security Network Protection=5.2.0.0-fp0003
IBM Security Network Protection=5.2.0.0-fp0004
IBM Security Network Protection=5.3
IBM Security Network Protection XGS 5000
IBM Security Network Protection 5100

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-6183?

    CVE-2014-6183 is considered a high severity vulnerability that allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-6183?

    To fix CVE-2014-6183, upgrade your IBM Security Network Protection appliance to the specified firmware versions or later: 5.1.0.0 FP13, 5.1.1.0 FP8, 5.1.2.0 FP9, 5.1.2.1 FP5, 5.2.0.0 FP5, or 5.3.0.0 FP1.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2014-6183?

    CVE-2014-6183 affects users of IBM Security Network Protection versions 5.1 to 5.3 across various firmware patch levels.

  • What kind of attacks can be executed using CVE-2014-6183?

    Exploitation of CVE-2014-6183 could lead to unauthorized command execution by remote authenticated users.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-6183 before applying a patch?

    Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2014-6183; applying the relevant patches is the recommended mitigation.

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