How severe is CVE-2015-0198?

CVE-2015-0198 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2015-0198 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0198?

CVE-2015-0198 primarily affects Ibm General Parallel File System. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0198?

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-2015-0198 published?

CVE-2015-0198 was published on 2015-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0198

CVE-2015-0198 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm General Parallel File System with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Ibm General Parallel File System
Published: 2015-03-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM General Parallel File System (GPFS) 3.4 before 3.4.0.32, 3.5 before 3.5.0.24, and 4.1 before 4.1.0.7 in certain cipherList configurations allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary programs as root via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0198?: IBM General Parallel File System (GPFS) 3.4 before 3.4.0.32, 3.5 before 3.5.0.24, and 4.1 before 4.1.0.7 in certain cipherList configurations allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary programs as root via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-0198?: CVE-2015-0198 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2015-0198 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0198?: CVE-2015-0198 primarily affects Ibm General Parallel File System. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0198?: 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-2015-0198 published?: CVE-2015-0198 was published on 2015-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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