CVE-2015-0179 Privilege escalation in n/a

High 7.2 Published 6 Apr 2015 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Local attackers can escalate privileges to System level in IBM Domino via the Notes System Diagnostic component.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2015-0179?

CVE-2015-0179 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Apr 2015. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Notes System Diagnostic (NSD) in IBM Domino 8.5.x before 8.5.3 FP6 IF6 and 9.x before 9.0.1 FP3 IF1 allows local users to obtain the System privilege via unspecified vectors, aka SPR TCHL9SST8V.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-0179?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Domino.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0179?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-0179 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2015-0179 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-0179 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fwhh-r6jr-f959.