CVE-2015-4949

Name: CVE-2015-4949
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-08-23T01:59:02.753+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-4949 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Databases: Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server 7.1 before 7.1.2, Tivoli Storage Manager for Mail: Data Protection for Microsoft Exchange Server 7.1 before 7.1.2, and Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager 4.1 before 4.1.2 place cleartext passwords in exception messages, which allows physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading GUI pop-up windows, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-6557.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Databases: Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server 7.1 before 7.1.2, Tivoli Storage Manager for Mail: Data Protection for Microsoft Exchange Server 7.1 before 7.1.2, and Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager 4.1 before 4.1.2 place cleartext passwords in exception messages, which allows physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading GUI pop-up windows, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-6557.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.40%

31.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Flashcopy Manager	4.1.0
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Flashcopy Manager	4.1.2
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager For Databases Data Protection For Microsoft Sql Server	7.1
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager For Databases Data Protection For Microsoft Sql Server	7.2
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager For Mail Data Protection For Microsoft Exchange Server	7.1
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager For Mail Data Protection For Microsoft Exchange Server	7.2

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT03480Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21963630Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033270
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT03480Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21963630Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033270

Timeline

Published: Aug 23, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-4949?

How severe is CVE-2015-4949?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-4949 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4949?

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