What is the severity of CVE-2014-8924?

CVE-2014-8924 is considered a significant security vulnerability that allows remote file reading and TCP requests.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8924?

To fix CVE-2014-8924, you should upgrade IBM License Metric Tool to version 7.2.2 IF15 or 7.5 IF24, or later, and upgrade Tivoli Asset Discovery for Distributed to the corresponding fixed versions.

What software is affected by CVE-2014-8924?

CVE-2014-8924 affects IBM License Metric Tool versions 7.2.2 before IF15 and 7.5 before IF24, as well as Tivoli Asset Discovery for Distributed versions 7.2.2 before IF15 and 7.5 before IF24.

Can CVE-2014-8924 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-8924 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to read arbitrary files or send TCP requests.

What type of attack does CVE-2014-8924 facilitate?

CVE-2014-8924 facilitates attacks that involve XML External Entity (XXE) processing, leading to potential data exposure and server interactions.

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CVE-2014-8924

medium

6.4

20/5/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2014-8924

First published: Wed May 20 2015(Updated: )

The server in IBM License Metric Tool 7.2.2 before IF15 and 7.5 before IF24 and Tivoli Asset Discovery for Distributed 7.2.2 before IF15 and 7.5 before IF24 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or send TCP requests to intranet servers via XML data containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM License Metric Tool	=7.2.2
IBM License Metric Tool	=7.5
IBM Tivoli Asset Discovery for Distributed	=7.2.2
IBM Tivoli Asset Discovery for Distributed	=7.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-8924?
CVE-2014-8924 is considered a significant security vulnerability that allows remote file reading and TCP requests.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8924?
To fix CVE-2014-8924, you should upgrade IBM License Metric Tool to version 7.2.2 IF15 or 7.5 IF24, or later, and upgrade Tivoli Asset Discovery for Distributed to the corresponding fixed versions.
What software is affected by CVE-2014-8924?
CVE-2014-8924 affects IBM License Metric Tool versions 7.2.2 before IF15 and 7.5 before IF24, as well as Tivoli Asset Discovery for Distributed versions 7.2.2 before IF15 and 7.5 before IF24.
Can CVE-2014-8924 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-8924 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to read arbitrary files or send TCP requests.
What type of attack does CVE-2014-8924 facilitate?
CVE-2014-8924 facilitates attacks that involve XML External Entity (XXE) processing, leading to potential data exposure and server interactions.

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