VDB-78223 · CVE-2015-2030 · BID 76720

IBM WebSphere eXtreme Scale up to 7.1.0.2/7.1.1.0 Lockout improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM WebSphere eXtreme Scale up to 7.1.0.2/7.1.1.0. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component Lockout Handler. This manipulation causes improper authentication. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2015-2030. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM WebSphere eXtreme Scale up to 7.1.0.2/7.1.1.0 (Application Server Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block of the component Lockout Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

IBM WebSphere eXtreme Scale 7.1.0 before 7.1.0.3 and 7.1.1 before 7.1.1.1 has an improper account-lockout setting, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack.

The weakness was presented 10/04/2015 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at www-01.ibm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2015-2030 since 02/19/2015. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading to version 7.1.0.3 or 7.1.1.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 76720†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-54231†). See VDB-78218, VDB-78219, VDB-78220 and VDB-78221 for similar entries. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
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Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WebSphere eXtreme Scale 7.1.0.3/7.1.1.1

Timelineinfo

02/19/2015 🔍
09/04/2015 +197 days 🔍
10/03/2015 +29 days 🔍
10/04/2015 +1 days 🔍
10/06/2015 +2 days 🔍
11/05/2015 +30 days 🔍
03/11/2018 +857 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-01.ibm.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2015-2030 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-2030
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-78223
SecurityFocus: 76720
Vulnerability Center: 54231 - IBM WebSphere eXtreme Scale Remote Security Bypass via a Brute-Force Attack - CVE-2015-2030, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/06/2015 11:32
Updated: 03/11/2018 08:59
Changes: 10/06/2015 11:32 (50), 03/11/2018 08:59 (8)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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