CVE-2015-1975: High severity ibm tivoli directory server vulnerability

Published Apr 3, 2018
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Updated

The web administration tool in IBM Tivoli Security Directory Server 6.0 before iFix 75, 6.1 before iFix 68, 6.2 before iFix 44, and 6.3 before iFix 37 and IBM Security Directory Server 6.3.1 before iFix 11 and 6.4 before iFix 2 allows local users to gain privileges via vectors related to argument injection. IBM X-Force ID: 103694.

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

Apr 3, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-1975?

CVE-2015-1975 is considered a medium-severity vulnerability that allows local users to gain elevated privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-1975?

To fix CVE-2015-1975, upgrade to the appropriate iFix version for your IBM Tivoli Security Directory Server as specified in the vulnerability details.

3

Which versions of IBM Tivoli Security Directory Server are affected by CVE-2015-1975?

CVE-2015-1975 affects IBM Tivoli Security Directory Server versions 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.

4

Can CVE-2015-1975 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2015-1975 requires local access for exploitation.

5

What impact does CVE-2015-1975 have on systems?

The impact of CVE-2015-1975 allows local users to potentially gain unauthorized privileges on the affected IBM Tivoli Security Directory Server.

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