CVE-2015-5013: Medium severity IBM Security Access Manager For Web 8.0 Firmware vulnerability

Published Feb 8, 2017
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Updated

The IBM Security Access Manager appliance includes configuration files that contain obfuscated plaintext-passwords which authenticated users can access.

Affected Software

12 affected components
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 8.0 Firmware
IBM Security Access Manager For Web Appliance=8.0
IBM Security Access Manager for Mobile
IBM Security Access Manager For Mobile Appliance=8.0
IBM Security Access Manager 9.0 Firmware
IBM Security Access Manager 9.0
All of the following
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 8.0 Firmware
IBM Security Access Manager For Web Appliance=8.0
All of the following
IBM Security Access Manager for Mobile
IBM Security Access Manager For Mobile Appliance=8.0
All of the following
IBM Security Access Manager 9.0 Firmware
IBM Security Access Manager 9.0

Event History

Feb 8, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5013?

CVE-2015-5013 has a medium severity rating due to the exposure of obfuscated plaintext passwords in configuration files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-5013?

To resolve CVE-2015-5013, ensure that sensitive configuration files are secured and not accessible to unauthorized users.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2015-5013?

CVE-2015-5013 affects users of IBM Security Access Manager for Web and Mobile appliances running version 8.0.

4

What are the potential risks associated with CVE-2015-5013?

The primary risk associated with CVE-2015-5013 is the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive information due to exposed passwords.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-5013?

A possible workaround for CVE-2015-5013 is to regularly audit access permissions for configuration files to limit exposure.

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