CVE-2015-1836
CVE-2015-1836 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Biginsights with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-284.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-284
- Affected product: Ibm Infosphere Biginsights
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Apache HBase 0.98 before 0.98.12.1, 1.0 before 1.0.1.1, and 1.1 before 1.1.0.1, as used in IBM InfoSphere BigInsights 3.0, 3.0.0.1, and 3.0.0.2 and other products, uses incorrect ACLs for ZooKeeper coordination state, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon outage), obtain sensitive information, or modify data via unspecified client traffic.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-1836?
- Apache HBase 0.98 before 0.98.12.1, 1.0 before 1.0.1.1, and 1.1 before 1.1.0.1, as used in IBM InfoSphere BigInsights 3.0, 3.0.0.1, and 3.0.0.2 and other products, uses incorrect ACLs for ZooKeeper coordination state, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon outage), obtain sensitive information, or modify data via unspecified client traffic.
- How severe is CVE-2015-1836?
- CVE-2015-1836 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2015-1836 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-1836?
- CVE-2015-1836 primarily affects Ibm Infosphere Biginsights. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-1836?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2015-1836 published?
- CVE-2015-1836 was published on 2015-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/www-announce/201505.mbox/%3CCA+RK=_CFiTfQ2d0V+kuJx_y5izmYccaKjXaJ3V72KK7tbOhbkg%40mail.gmail.com%3E
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21969546
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034365
- https://www.cloudera.com/documentation/other/security-bulletins/topics/csb_topic_1.html
Affected products (18)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_biginsights:3.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_biginsights:3.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_biginsights:3.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:hbase:0.98.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:hbase:0.98.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:hbase:0.98.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:hbase:0.98.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:hbase:0.98.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:hbase:0.98.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:hbase:0.98.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:hbase:0.98.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:hbase:0.98.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:hbase:0.98.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:hbase:0.98.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:hbase:0.98.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:hbase:0.98.10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:hbase:0.98.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:hbase:0.98.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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