CVE-2015-5020: Medium severity ibm infosphere biginsights vulnerability

Published Jan 2, 2016
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Updated

The Big SQL component in IBM InfoSphere BigInsights 3.0, 3.0.0.1, 3.0.0.2, and 4.0 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and truncate arbitrary tables via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM Infosphere BigInsights=3.0.0.0
IBM Infosphere BigInsights=3.0.0.1
IBM Infosphere BigInsights=3.0.0.2
IBM Infosphere BigInsights=4.0.0.0

Event History

Jan 2, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5020?

CVE-2015-5020 has a medium severity level, allowing remote authenticated users to bypass access restrictions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-5020?

To fix CVE-2015-5020, upgrade to the latest version of IBM InfoSphere BigInsights that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions of IBM InfoSphere BigInsights are affected by CVE-2015-5020?

CVE-2015-5020 affects IBM InfoSphere BigInsights versions 3.0, 3.0.0.1, 3.0.0.2, and 4.0.0.0.

4

Can CVE-2015-5020 lead to data loss?

Yes, CVE-2015-5020 allows unauthorized truncation of arbitrary tables, potentially leading to data loss.

5

Is authentication enough to prevent exploitation of CVE-2015-5020?

No, CVE-2015-5020 can be exploited by authenticated users, meaning authentication alone does not prevent access escalation.

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