CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-4544

First published: Fri Sep 04 2015(Updated: )

EMC Documentum Content Server before 7.1P20 and 7.2.x before 7.2P04 does not properly verify authorization for dm_job object access, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain superuser privileges via crafted object operations. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-4626.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
EMC Documentum Content Server=7.1
EMC Documentum Content Server=7.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-4544?

    CVE-2015-4544 has a high severity due to its potential for privilege escalation by remote authenticated users.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-4544?

    To fix CVE-2015-4544, upgrade EMC Documentum Content Server to version 7.1P20 or 7.2P04 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2015-4544?

    CVE-2015-4544 affects users of EMC Documentum Content Server versions prior to 7.1P20 and 7.2P04.

  • What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2015-4544?

    CVE-2015-4544 allows remote authenticated users to escalate their privileges to superuser through crafted object operations.

  • When was CVE-2015-4544 disclosed?

    CVE-2015-4544 was disclosed in September 2015.

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