How severe is CVE-2015-1959?

CVE-2015-1959 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-1959 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1959?

CVE-2015-1959 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Directory Server. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1959?

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

When was CVE-2015-1959 published?

CVE-2015-1959 was published on 2015-06-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1959

CVE-2015-1959 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Directory Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Ibm Tivoli Directory Server
Published: 2015-06-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Tivoli Security Directory Server 6.0 before iFix 75, 6.1 before iFix 68, 6.2 before iFix 44, 6.3 before iFix 37, 6.3.1 before iFix 11, and 6.4 before iFix 2 does not properly restrict encrypted files, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information or possibly have unspecified other impact via a (1) download or (2) upload action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1959?: IBM Tivoli Security Directory Server 6.0 before iFix 75, 6.1 before iFix 68, 6.2 before iFix 44, 6.3 before iFix 37, 6.3.1 before iFix 11, and 6.4 before iFix 2 does not properly restrict encrypted files, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information or possibly have unspecified other impact via a (1) download or (2) upload action.
How severe is CVE-2015-1959?: CVE-2015-1959 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-1959 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1959?: CVE-2015-1959 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Directory Server. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1959?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-1959 published?: CVE-2015-1959 was published on 2015-06-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_directory_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_directory_server:6.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_directory_server:6.2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_directory_server:6.3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_directory_server:6.3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_directory_server:6.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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