How severe is CVE-2014-8927?

CVE-2014-8927 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8927 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8927?

CVE-2014-8927 primarily affects Ibm Endpoint Manager Family. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8927?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-8927 published?

CVE-2014-8927 was published on 2015-05-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8927

CVE-2014-8927 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Endpoint Manager Family with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-399.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Ibm Endpoint Manager Family
Published: 2015-05-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Common Inventory Technology (CIT) before 2.7.0.2050 in IBM License Metric Tool 7.2.2, 7.5, and 9; Endpoint Manger for Software Use Analysis 9; and Tivoli Asset Discovery for Distributed 7.2.2 and 7.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption or application crash) via a crafted XML query, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-8926.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8927?: Common Inventory Technology (CIT) before 2.7.0.2050 in IBM License Metric Tool 7.2.2, 7.5, and 9; Endpoint Manger for Software Use Analysis 9; and Tivoli Asset Discovery for Distributed 7.2.2 and 7.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption or application crash) via a crafted XML query, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-8926.
How severe is CVE-2014-8927?: CVE-2014-8927 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8927 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8927?: CVE-2014-8927 primarily affects Ibm Endpoint Manager Family. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8927?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8927 published?: CVE-2014-8927 was published on 2015-05-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21882695

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:endpoint_manager_family:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:license_metric_tool:7.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:license_metric_tool:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:license_metric_tool:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_asset_discovery_for_distributed:7.2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_asset_discovery_for_distributed:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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