CVE-2015-5043: High severity ibm infosphere guardium z/os vulnerability

Published Nov 8, 2015
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Updated

diag in IBM Security Guardium 8.2 before p6015, 9.0 before p6015, 9.1, 9.5, and 10.0 before p6015 allows local users to obtain root access via unspecified key sequences.

Affected Software

5 affected components
IBM Security Guardium=8.2
IBM Security Guardium=9.0
IBM Security Guardium=9.1
IBM Security Guardium=9.5
IBM Security Guardium=10.0

Event History

Nov 8, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5043?

CVE-2015-5043 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local users to gain root access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-5043?

To mitigate CVE-2015-5043, upgrade to IBM Security Guardium version p6015 or later.

3

Which versions of IBM Security Guardium are affected by CVE-2015-5043?

CVE-2015-5043 affects IBM Security Guardium versions 8.2, 9.0, 9.1, 9.5, and 10.0 before p6015.

4

What type of access can be gained through CVE-2015-5043?

CVE-2015-5043 allows local users to obtain root access through unspecified key sequences.

5

Is CVE-2015-5043 a remote exploitation issue?

No, CVE-2015-5043 is a local vulnerability that requires access to the affected system.

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