What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-8923?

CVE-2014-8923 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9 (Low). CVSS vector: AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2014-8923?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2014-8923. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Security Identity Manager Active Directory Adapter CVE-2014-8923

LOW

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2015-03-25 psirt@us.ibm.com

IBM Information Disclosure Microsoft Security Identity Manager Active Directory Adapter Tivoli Identity Manager Active Directory Adapter

1.9

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

1.9 LOW

AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Confidentiality

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Mar 25, 2015 - 01:59 cve.org

LOW 1.9

DescriptionCVE.org

The (1) IBM Tivoli Identity Manager Active Directory adapter before 5.1.24 and (2) IBM Security Identity Manager Active Directory adapter before 6.0.14 for IBM Security Identity Manager on Windows, when certain log and trace levels are configured, store the cleartext administrator password in a log file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a file.

AnalysisAI

The (1) IBM Tivoli Identity Manager Active Directory adapter before 5.1.24 and (2) IBM Security Identity Manager Active Directory adapter before 6.0.14 for IBM Security Identity Manager on Windows,. Rated low severity (CVSS 1.9). This Exposure of Sensitive Information vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed.

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. The (1) IBM Tivoli Identity Manager Active Directory adapter before 5.1.24 and (2) IBM Security Identity Manager Active Directory adapter before 6.0.14 for IBM Security Identity Manager on Windows, when certain log and trace levels are configured, store the cleartext administrator password in a log file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a file. Affected products include: Ibm Security Identity Manager Active Directory Adapter, Ibm Tivoli Identity Manager Active Directory Adapter. Version information: before 5.1.24.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.