medium
5.1
CWE
200
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-4996: Infoleak

First published: Sat Jan 02 2016(Updated: )

IBM Rational ClearQuest 7.1.x and 8.0.0.x before 8.0.0.17 and 8.0.1.x before 8.0.1.10 allows local users to spoof database servers and discover credentials via unspecified vectors.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.0.1
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.0.2
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.1
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.1.1
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.1.2
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.1.3
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.1.4
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.1.5
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.1.6
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.1.7
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.1.8
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.1.9
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.2
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.2.1
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.2.2
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.2.3
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.2.4
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.2.5
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.2.6
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.2.7
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.2.8
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.2.9
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.2.10
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.2.11
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.2.12
IBM Rational ClearQuest=8.0.0
IBM Rational ClearQuest=8.0.0.1
IBM Rational ClearQuest=8.0.0.2
IBM Rational ClearQuest=8.0.0.3
IBM Rational ClearQuest=8.0.0.4
IBM Rational ClearQuest=8.0.0.5
IBM Rational ClearQuest=8.0.0.6
IBM Rational ClearQuest=8.0.0.7
IBM Rational ClearQuest=8.0.0.8
IBM Rational ClearQuest=8.0.0.9
IBM Rational ClearQuest=8.0.0.10
IBM Rational ClearQuest=8.0.0.11
IBM Rational ClearQuest=8.0.0.12
IBM Rational ClearQuest=8.0.0.13
IBM Rational ClearQuest=8.0.0.14
IBM Rational ClearQuest=8.0.0.15
IBM Rational ClearQuest=8.0.0.16
IBM Rational ClearQuest=8.0.1
IBM Rational ClearQuest=8.0.1.1
IBM Rational ClearQuest=8.0.1.2
IBM Rational ClearQuest=8.0.1.3
IBM Rational ClearQuest=8.0.1.4
IBM Rational ClearQuest=8.0.1.5
IBM Rational ClearQuest=8.0.1.7
IBM Rational ClearQuest=8.0.1.8
IBM Rational ClearQuest=8.0.1.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-4996?

    CVE-2015-4996 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-4996?

    To remediate CVE-2015-4996, upgrade to IBM Rational ClearQuest version 8.0.0.17, 8.0.1.10, or later.

  • What types of attacks are possible through CVE-2015-4996?

    Attackers can exploit CVE-2015-4996 to spoof database servers and potentially access user credentials.

  • Which versions of IBM Rational ClearQuest are affected by CVE-2015-4996?

    CVE-2015-4996 affects IBM Rational ClearQuest versions 7.1.x and 8.0.0.x prior to 8.0.0.17 and 8.0.1.x prior to 8.0.1.10.

  • Can local users exploit CVE-2015-4996?

    Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2015-4996 through unspecified vectors.

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