CVE-2014-6154 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can access arbitrary files via directory traversal in IBM Optim Performance Manager for DB2.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-6154?
CVE-2014-6154 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Feb 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in IBM Optim Performance Manager for DB2 4.1.0.1 through 4.1.1 on Linux, UNIX, and Windows and IBM InfoSphere Optim Performance Manager for DB2 5.1 through 5.3.1 on Linux, UNIX, and Windows allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a URL.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-6154?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Optim Performance Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6154?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-6154 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2014-6154 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-6154 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mx65-7mhj-j2wm.