CVE-2014-9768 Privilege escalation in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Authenticated users can escalate privileges by manipulating transaction codes, though vendor states security controls mitigate this risk.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2014-9768?

CVE-2014-9768 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Mar 2016. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Tivoli NetView Access Services (NVAS) allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges by entering the ADM command and modifying a "page ID" field to the EMSPG2 transaction code. NOTE: the vendor's perspective is that configuration and use of available security controls in the NVAS product mitigates the reported vulnerability

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-9768?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Tivoli Netview Access Services.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9768?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-9768 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2014-9768 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-9768 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qc8h-m9cf-7w7r.

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