CVE-2015-5006 Information disclosure in n/a

Low 2.1 Published Updated

Physically proximate attackers can read the Kerberos Credential Cache to obtain sensitive information from IBM Java Security Components.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2015-5006?

CVE-2015-5006 is a low-severity vulnerability in Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, published on 7 Dec 2015. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Java Security Components in IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition 8 before SR2, 7 R1 before SR3 FP20, 7 before SR9 FP20, 6 R1 before SR8 FP15, and 6 before SR16 FP15 allow physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading the Kerberos Credential Cache.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-5006?

It affects 9 products.

Products include Ibm Java 2 Sdk, Ibm Java Sdk, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus, Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation and 3 more.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5006?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2015-5006 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-5006 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rm84-76qf-3pxc.

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