CVE-2015-7418

Name: CVE-2015-7418
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-08T22:59:00.183+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-7418 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM WebSphere eXtreme Scale and the WebSphere DataPower XC10 Appliance allow some sensitive data to linger in memory instead of being overwritten which could allow a local user with administrator privileges to obtain sensitive information.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM WebSphere eXtreme Scale and the WebSphere DataPower XC10 Appliance allow some sensitive data to linger in memory instead of being overwritten which could allow a local user with administrator privileges to obtain sensitive information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.35%

27.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Extreme Scale	7.1.0
Ibm	Websphere Extreme Scale	7.1.1
Ibm	Websphere Extreme Scale	8.5
Ibm	Websphere Extreme Scale	8.6

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21971657Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/83634Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21971657Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/83634Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 8, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-7418?

How severe is CVE-2015-7418?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-7418 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7418?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2015-7418?

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Source: NVD / NIST