CVE-2014-6154

7.8 · HIGH

Published Feb 13, 2015 ibm CWE-22 EPSS 3.52% (88th pctl) AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N

Overview

CVE-2014-6154 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm optim_performance_manager. It was published on February 13, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in IBM Optim Performance Manager for DB2 4.1.0.1 through 4.1.1 on Linux, UNIX, and Windows and IBM InfoSphere Optim Performance Manager for DB2 5.1 through 5.3.1 on Linux, UNIX, and Windows allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a URL.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update optim_performance_manager to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status

References

Ref www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21696000 Ref exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/97677 Ref www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21696000 Ref exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/97677

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-6154?

CVE-2014-6154 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm optim_performance_manager. It was published on February 13, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-6154?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-6154?

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