CVE-2014-6140
CVE-2014-6140 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Endpoint Manager Mobile Device Management with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-310.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-310
- Affected product: Ibm Tivoli Endpoint Manager Mobile Device Management
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- Last modified:
Description
IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager Mobile Device Management (MDM) before 9.0.60100 uses the same secret HMAC token across different customers' installations, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted marshalled Ruby objects in cookies to (1) Enrollment and Apple iOS Management Extender, (2) Self-service portal, (3) Trusted Services provider, or (4) Admin Portal.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-6140?
- IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager Mobile Device Management (MDM) before 9.0.60100 uses the same secret HMAC token across different customers' installations, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted marshalled Ruby objects in cookies to (1) Enrollment and Apple iOS Management Extender, (2) Self-service portal, (3) Trusted Services provider, or (4) Admin Portal.
- How severe is CVE-2014-6140?
- CVE-2014-6140 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2014-6140 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-6140?
- CVE-2014-6140 affects Ibm Tivoli Endpoint Manager Mobile Device Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-6140?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2014-6140 published?
- CVE-2014-6140 was published on 2014-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129349/IBM-Endpoint-Manager-For-Mobile-Devices-Code-Execution.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Dec/3
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21691701
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534131/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71424
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031306
- https://www.redteam-pentesting.de/en/advisories/rt-sa-2014-012/-unauthenticated-remote-code-execution-in-ibm-endpoint-manager-mobile-device-management-components
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_endpoint_manager_mobile_device_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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