CVE-2015-1976: Medium severity IBM Security Directory Server vulnerability

Published Feb 8, 2017
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Updated

IBM Security Directory Server could allow an authenticated user to execute commands into the web administration tool that would cause the tool to crash.

Affected Software

6 affected components
IBM Security Directory Server>=6.3.0.0<=6.3.1.15
IBM Security Directory Server>=6.4.0.0<=6.4.0.6
IBM Tivoli Directory Server>=6.0<=6.0.0.77
IBM Tivoli Directory Server>=6.1.0<=6.1.0.72
IBM Tivoli Directory Server>=6.2.0.0<=6.2.0.48
IBM Tivoli Directory Server>=6.3.0.0<=6.3.0.41

Event History

Feb 8, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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.

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