CVE-2015-1976: Medium severity IBM Security Directory Server vulnerability
IBM Security Directory Server could allow an authenticated user to execute commands into the web administration tool that would cause the tool to crash.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1976?
CVE-2015-1976 is rated as important due to its potential to allow command execution and crashes in the web administration tool.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1976?
To fix CVE-2015-1976, upgrade IBM Security Directory Server or IBM Tivoli Directory Server to the latest versions beyond the specified vulnerable versions.
What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2015-1976?
CVE-2015-1976 is caused by improper handling of user input in the web administration tool, allowing authenticated users to execute harmful commands.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-1976?
CVE-2015-1976 affects versions of IBM Security Directory Server and IBM Tivoli Directory Server up to certain fixed versions specified by IBM.
What are the implications of CVE-2015-1976?
The implications of CVE-2015-1976 include potential service disruption and unauthorized command execution that could affect server operations.