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General Parallel File System CVE-2015-4981

LOW
Information Exposure (CWE-200)
2015-10-26 psirt@us.ibm.com
Information Disclosure IBM General Parallel File System Spectrum Scale
2.1
CVSS 2.0 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
CWE-200
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V14 - Data Protection Data exposure prevention
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Collection, Discovery

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Impact

CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). Attack characteristics: local attack vector, low complexity. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.06%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived

A local attacker with access to the system could access sensitive data that should not be disclosed.
Monitor Track and reassess. Why: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9).
Patch available 0.1% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

IBM General Parallel File System (GPFS) 3.5.x before 3.5.0.27 and 4.1.x before 4.1.1.2 and Spectrum Scale 4.1.1.x before 4.1.1.2 allow local users to obtain sensitive information from system memory. Rated low severity (CVSS 2.1), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. This Exposure of Sensitive Information vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed.

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.

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This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. IBM General Parallel File System (GPFS) 3.5.x before 3.5.0.27 and 4.1.x before 4.1.1.2 and Spectrum Scale 4.1.1.x before 4.1.1.2 allow local users to obtain sensitive information from system memory via unspecified vectors. Affected products include: Ibm General Parallel File System, Ibm Spectrum Scale. Version information: before 3.5.0.27.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 2.1 LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Confidentiality
P
Integrity
None
Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

IBM General Parallel File System (GPFS) 3.5.x before 3.5.0.27 and 4.1.x before 4.1.1.2 and Spectrum Scale 4.1.1.x before 4.1.1.2 allow local users to obtain sensitive information from system memory via unspecified vectors.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.1%
Top 83% exploitable
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low
NVD CVE.org EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity LOW
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.1%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Defer
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Small
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact· derived
Low

Priority Score

10
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +10
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information Disclosure MEDIUM

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5.0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5.0.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5.0.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5.0.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5.0.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5.0.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5.0.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5.0.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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References

Advisories & patches
PATCH http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ssg1S1005366 REF http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21972152 REF http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77027 REF http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035094

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