CVE-2014-9768

8.8 · HIGH

Published Mar 18, 2016 ibm CWE-264 EPSS 1.85% (78th pctl) CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Overview

CVE-2014-9768 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm tivoli_netview_access_services. It was published on March 18, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical Description

IBM Tivoli NetView Access Services (NVAS) allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges by entering the ADM command and modifying a "page ID" field to the EMSPG2 transaction code. NOTE: the vendor's perspective is that configuration and use of available security controls in the NVAS product mitigates the reported vulnerability

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update tivoli_netview_access_services 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.irongeek.com/i.php?page=videos/derbycon4/t217-hacking-mainframes-vulnerabilities-in-applications-exposed-over-tn3270-dominic-white Ref vimeo.com/96718889 Ref www.irongeek.com/i.php?page=videos/derbycon4/t217-hacking-mainframes-vulnerabilities-in-applications-exposed-over-tn3270-dominic-white Ref vimeo.com/96718889

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-9768?

CVE-2014-9768 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm tivoli_netview_access_services. It was published on March 18, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-9768?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-9768?

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