CVE-2015-1972: Infoleak

Published Jun 28, 2015
·
Updated

IBM Tivoli Security Directory Server 6.0 before iFix 75, 6.1 before iFix 68, 6.2 before iFix 44, 6.3 before iFix 37, 6.3.1 before iFix 11, and 6.4 before iFix 2 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive error-log information via a crafted POST request.

Affected Software

6 affected components
IBM Tivoli Directory Server=6.0
IBM Tivoli Directory Server=6.1.0
IBM Tivoli Directory Server=6.2.0.0
IBM Tivoli Directory Server=6.3.0.0
IBM Tivoli Directory Server=6.3.1.0
IBM Tivoli Directory Server=6.4.0

Event History

Jun 28, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-1972?

CVE-2015-1972 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability that can expose sensitive information to remote attackers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-1972?

To fix CVE-2015-1972, apply the latest iFix for your specific version of IBM Tivoli Security Directory Server as listed in the official documentation.

3

What versions of IBM Tivoli Directory Server are affected by CVE-2015-1972?

CVE-2015-1972 affects IBM Tivoli Directory Server versions 6.0, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.3.1, and 6.4 before their respective iFix updates.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2015-1972 exploit?

CVE-2015-1972 exploits the ability of remote attackers to send crafted POST requests to obtain sensitive error-log information.

5

Can CVE-2015-1972 lead to data breaches?

Yes, the exposure of sensitive error-log information through CVE-2015-1972 can potentially lead to data breaches if exploited by attackers.

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