CVE-2014-6199: Medium severity ibm b2b sterling integrator vulnerability

Published Jan 10, 2015
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Updated

The HTTP Server Adapter in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator 5.1 and 5.2.x and Sterling File Gateway 2.1 and 2.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (connection-slot exhaustion) via a crafted HTTP request.

Affected Software

10 affected components
IBM Sterling B2B Integrator=5.1
IBM Sterling B2B Integrator=5.2
IBM Sterling B2B Integrator=5.2.1
IBM Sterling B2B Integrator=5.2.2
IBM Sterling B2B Integrator=5.2.4
IBM Sterling B2B Integrator=5.2.4.1
IBM Sterling B2B Integrator=5.2.4.2
IBM Sterling B2B Integrator=5.2.5.0
IBM Sterling File Gateway=2.1
IBM Sterling File Gateway=2.2

Event History

Jan 10, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-6199?

CVE-2014-6199 has a severity rating that indicates it could lead to denial of service due to connection-slot exhaustion.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-6199?

To fix CVE-2014-6199, it is recommended to apply the latest patches provided by IBM for the affected versions of Sterling B2B Integrator and Sterling File Gateway.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-6199?

CVE-2014-6199 affects IBM Sterling B2B Integrator versions 5.1, 5.2.x and Sterling File Gateway versions 2.1 and 2.2.

4

What types of attacks does CVE-2014-6199 allow?

CVE-2014-6199 allows remote attackers to launch denial of service attacks through crafted HTTP requests.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-6199?

While patches are the best solution, limiting the number of concurrent connections can act as a temporary workaround for CVE-2014-6199.

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