CVE-2015-6843: Infoleak
Published Oct 18, 2015
·Updated
Reviewer in EMC SourceOne Email Supervisor before 7.2 does not properly limit attempts to authenticate, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force approach.
Affected Software
1 affected component
EMC SourceOne Email Supervisor<=7.1
Event History
Oct 18, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-6843?
CVE-2015-6843 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access through brute-force attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-6843?
You can mitigate CVE-2015-6843 by upgrading to EMC SourceOne Email Supervisor version 7.2 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-6843?
CVE-2015-6843 is an authentication-related vulnerability that allows brute-force attempts to gain access.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2015-6843?
CVE-2015-6843 affects users of EMC SourceOne Email Supervisor versions prior to 7.2.
5
Can CVE-2015-6843 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-6843 can be exploited remotely by attackers attempting to authenticate through brute-force methods.