Powervc
CVE-2014-4750
LOW
Severity by source
AV:A/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
AV:A/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Lifecycle Timeline
1DescriptionCVE.org
IBM PowerVC Express Edition 1.2.0 before FixPack3 establishes an FTP session for transferring files to a managed IVM, which allows remote attackers to discover credentials by sniffing the network.
AnalysisAI
IBM PowerVC Express Edition 1.2.0 before FixPack3 establishes an FTP session for transferring files to a managed IVM, which allows remote attackers to discover credentials by sniffing the network. Rated low severity (CVSS 2.9). No vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. IBM PowerVC Express Edition 1.2.0 before FixPack3 establishes an FTP session for transferring files to a managed IVM, which allows remote attackers to discover credentials by sniffing the network. Affected products include: Ibm Powervc.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.
IBM PowerVC 1.2.0.x through 1.2.0.4, 1.2.1.x through 1.2.1.2, and 1.2.2.x through 1.2.2.2 does not require authenticatio
IBM PowerVC Standard Edition 1.2.2.1 through 1.2.2.2 does not require authentication for access to the Python interprete
IBM PowerVC 1.2.0 before FixPack3 does not properly use the known_hosts file, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers t
IBM PowerVC Standard 1.2.0.x before 1.2.0.4 and 1.2.1.x before 1.2.2 validates Hardware Management Console (HMC) certifi
IBM PowerVC 1.2.0 before FP3 and 1.2.1 before FP2 uses cleartext passwords in (1) api-paste.ini, (2) debug logs, (3) the
powervc-iso-import in IBM PowerVC 1.2.0.x before 1.2.0.4 and 1.2.1.x before 1.2.2 places an access token on the command
Same weakness CWE-200 – Information Exposure
View allSame technique Information Disclosure
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