Vulnerability in IBM Security SiteProtector System (CVE-2015-0162)
Summary
Vulnerability in IBM Security SiteProtector System (CVE-2015-0162). Successful exploitation can lead to full system takeover.
Original description
The description as published by the source.
IBM Security SiteProtector System 3.0, 3.1, and 3.1.1 allows local users to gain privileges.
Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database NVD
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A weakness called CVE-2015-0162 was discovered in IBM Security SiteProtector System.
Severity is High (CVSS 7/10). If exploited, attackers can leak data or disrupt key functionality.
What you should do: update the affected software to the latest version. If unsure, ask your IT team or search the vendor's site for "IBM Security SiteProtector System CVE-2015-0162".
CVE-2015-0162 (IBM Security SiteProtector System). Severity: High / CVSSv3 7. Category: CWE-264.
Response plan:
- Check the vendor advisory for affected versions and the patched release.
- If a vulnerable version is running in production, schedule maintenance (urgency from KEV/CVSS).
- If no patch yet, mitigate via WAF rule, disabling the affected feature, etc.
- Monitor logs / SIEM for known IOC and PoC signatures of this CVE.
PoCs and fix commits: see the 'References' section, MITRE, and NVD.
A weakness (CVE-2015-0162) in IBM Security SiteProtector System. A serious software flaw has been identified.
Target versions of IBM Security SiteProtector System (see vendor advisory). If running in production, identify exposure immediately.
Severity: High (CVSS 7/10). If exploited, attackers can leak data or disrupt key functionality.
Update to the patched release as listed in the vendor advisory. (Typical mitigation pattern for CWE-264)
If a patch is not yet available, consider disabling the affected feature, applying WAF rules, blocking via network ACLs, or isolating the vulnerable version.
Check version information, scan dependencies via SBOM, and monitor SIEM for IOC and PoC signatures related to this CVE.
References
- advisory securityfocus.com
- advisory exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
- patch www-01.ibm.com