How severe is CVE-2015-1890?

CVE-2015-1890 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2015-1890 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1890?

CVE-2015-1890 affects Ibm General Parallel File System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1890?

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

When was CVE-2015-1890 published?

CVE-2015-1890 was published on 2015-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1890

CVE-2015-1890 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm General Parallel File System with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm General Parallel File System
Published: 2015-04-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

/usr/lpp/mmfs/bin/gpfs.snap in IBM General Parallel File System (GPFS) 4.1 before 4.1.0.7 produces an archive potentially containing cleartext keys, and lacks a warning about reviewing this archive to detect included keys, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by leveraging access to a technical-support data stream.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1890?: /usr/lpp/mmfs/bin/gpfs.snap in IBM General Parallel File System (GPFS) 4.1 before 4.1.0.7 produces an archive potentially containing cleartext keys, and lacks a warning about reviewing this archive to detect included keys, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by leveraging access to a technical-support data stream.
How severe is CVE-2015-1890?: CVE-2015-1890 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2015-1890 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1890?: CVE-2015-1890 affects Ibm General Parallel File System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1890?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-1890 published?: CVE-2015-1890 was published on 2015-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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