CVE-2015-4947

Name: CVE-2015-4947
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-09-15T15:59:00.097+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-4947 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the Administration Server in IBM HTTP Server 6.1.0.x through 6.1.0.47, 7.0.0.x before 7.0.0.39, 8.0.0.x before 8.0.0.12, and 8.5.x before 8.5.5.7, as used in WebSphere Application Server and other products, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 7.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Administration Server in IBM HTTP Server 6.1.0.x through 6.1.0.47, 7.0.0.x before 7.0.0.39, 8.0.0.x before 8.0.0.12, and 8.5.x before 8.5.5.7, as used in WebSphere Application Server and other products, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.92%

94.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Http Server	>= 6.1.0.0, <= 6.1.0.47
Ibm	Http Server	>= 7.0.0.0, < 7.0.0.39
Ibm	Http Server	>= 8.0.0.0, < 8.0.0.12
Ibm	Http Server	>= 8.5.0.0, < 8.5.5.7

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PI44793Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PI45596Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21965419Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76658Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033512Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PI44793Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PI45596Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21965419Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76658Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033512Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 15, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-4947?

How severe is CVE-2015-4947?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-4947 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4947?

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