CVE-2015-1890

Name: CVE-2015-1890
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-04-06T00:59:05.3+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-1890 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. /usr/lpp/mmfs/bin/gpfs.snap in IBM General Parallel File System (GPFS) 4.1 before 4.1.0.7 produces an archive potentially containing cleartext keys, and lacks a warning about reviewing this archive to detect included keys, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by leveraging access to a technical-support data stream.. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

/usr/lpp/mmfs/bin/gpfs.snap in IBM General Parallel File System (GPFS) 4.1 before 4.1.0.7 produces an archive potentially containing cleartext keys, and lacks a warning about reviewing this archive to detect included keys, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by leveraging access to a technical-support data stream.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.99%

58.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	General Parallel File System	4.1

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg3T1022077Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73918Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg3T1022077Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73918Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 6, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1890?

How severe is CVE-2015-1890?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-1890 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1890?

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