CVE-2015-3318: Input Validation

Published Jun 17, 2015
·
Updated

CA Common Services, as used in CA Client Automation r12.5 SP01, r12.8, and r12.9; CA Network and Systems Management r11.0, r11.1, and r11.2; CA NSM Job Management Option r11.0, r11.1, and r11.2; CA Universal Job Management Agent; CA Virtual Assurance for Infrastructure Managers (aka SystemEDGE) 12.6, 12.7, 12.8, and 12.9; and CA Workload Automation AE r11, r11.3, r11.3.5, and r11.3.6 on UNIX, does not properly validate an unspecified variable, which allows local users to gain privileges via unknown vectors.

Affected Software

20 affected components
CA Client Automation=r12.5-sp01
CA Client Automation=r12.8
CA Client Automation=r12.9
CA Network and Systems Management=r11.2
CA NSM Job Management Option=r11.0
CA NSM Job Management Option=r11.1
CA NSM Job Management Option=r11.2
CA Universal Job Management Agent
CA Virtual Assurance for Infrastructure Managers=12.6
CA Virtual Assurance for Infrastructure Managers=12.7
CA Virtual Assurance for Infrastructure Managers=12.8
CA Virtual Assurance for Infrastructure Managers=12.9
CA Workload Automation AE=r11.0
CA Workload Automation AE=r11.3
CA Workload Automation AE=r11.3.5
CA Workload Automation AE=r11.3.6
HP HP-UX
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel
Oracle Solaris

Event History

Jun 17, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-3318?

The severity of CVE-2015-3318 is considered critical due to potential unauthorized access or data manipulation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-3318?

To fix CVE-2015-3318, apply the latest security patches and updates provided by Broadcom for all affected software versions.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2015-3318?

CVE-2015-3318 affects multiple CA software products including Broadcom Client Automation and CA Network and Systems Management.

4

Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-3318?

While applying updates is the recommended action, review configuration settings to minimize exposure temporarily.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2015-3318?

The potential impacts of CVE-2015-3318 include data breaches and disruption of services due to unauthorized access.

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