How severe is CVE-2015-1975?

CVE-2015-1975 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-1975 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1975?

CVE-2015-1975 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-2015-1975?

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-2015-1975 published?

CVE-2015-1975 was published on 2018-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1975

CVE-2015-1975 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Directory Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-74.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Ibm Tivoli Directory Server
Published: 2018-04-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The web administration tool in IBM Tivoli Security Directory Server 6.0 before iFix 75, 6.1 before iFix 68, 6.2 before iFix 44, and 6.3 before iFix 37 and IBM Security Directory Server 6.3.1 before iFix 11 and 6.4 before iFix 2 allows local users to gain privileges via vectors related to argument injection. IBM X-Force ID: 103694.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1975?: The web administration tool in IBM Tivoli Security Directory Server 6.0 before iFix 75, 6.1 before iFix 68, 6.2 before iFix 44, and 6.3 before iFix 37 and IBM Security Directory Server 6.3.1 before iFix 11 and 6.4 before iFix 2 allows local users to gain privileges via vectors related to argument injection. IBM X-Force ID: 103694.
How severe is CVE-2015-1975?: CVE-2015-1975 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-1975 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1975?: CVE-2015-1975 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-2015-1975?: 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-2015-1975 published?: CVE-2015-1975 was published on 2018-04-03 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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