Vulnerability in SSH Implementation of IBM Security Access Manager for Web Appliances
CVE-2015-5012

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware
Security Access Manager For Web 8.0 Firmware
Security Access Manager 9.0 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 February 2016

What is CVE-2015-5012?

The SSH implementation on IBM Security Access Manager for Web appliances prior to specific versions fails to adequately restrict the set of MAC algorithms. This oversight could potentially allow remote attackers to bypass cryptographic protection measures, exposing systems to further vulnerabilities through unspecified vectors. Ensuring the deployment of patched versions can mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV78768
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http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV78780
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http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21971422
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2015-5012 : Vulnerability in SSH Implementation of IBM Security Access Manager for Web Appliances