CVE-2014-4806
Last modified
CVE-2014-4806 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The installation process in IBM Security AppScan Enterprise 8.x before 8.6.0.2 iFix 003, 8.7.x before 8.7.0.1 iFix 003, 8.8.x before 8.8.0.1 iFix 002, and 9.0.x before 9.0.0.1 iFix 001 on Linux places a cleartext password in a temporary file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The installation process in IBM Security AppScan Enterprise 8.x before 8.6.0.2 iFix 003, 8.7.x before 8.7.0.1 iFix 003, 8.8.x before 8.8.0.1 iFix 002, and 9.0.x before 9.0.0.1 iFix 001 on Linux places a cleartext password in a temporary file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Security Appscan | >= 8.0.0.0, < 8.6.0.2 |
| Ibm | Security Appscan | >= 8.7.0.0, < 8.7.0.1 |
| Ibm | Security Appscan | >= 8.8.0.0, < 8.8.0.1 |
| Ibm | Security Appscan | >= 9.0.0.0, < 9.0.0.1 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69435Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95354VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69435Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95354VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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