CVE-2014-8924

Name: CVE-2014-8924
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-05-20T10:59:01.353+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.79%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-8924 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The server in IBM License Metric Tool 7.2.2 before IF15 and 7.5 before IF24 and Tivoli Asset Discovery for Distributed 7.2.2 before IF15 and 7.5 before IF24 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or send TCP requests to intranet servers via XML data containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.. EPSS estimates a 1.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The server in IBM License Metric Tool 7.2.2 before IF15 and 7.5 before IF24 and Tivoli Asset Discovery for Distributed 7.2.2 before IF15 and 7.5 before IF24 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or send TCP requests to intranet servers via XML data containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.79%

75.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	License Metric Tool	7.2.2
Ibm	License Metric Tool	7.5
Ibm	Tivoli Asset Discovery For Distributed	7.2.2
Ibm	Tivoli Asset Discovery For Distributed	7.5

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21882820Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032275
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21882820Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032275

Timeline

Published: May 20, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8924?

How severe is CVE-2014-8924?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-8924 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8924?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST