CVE-2015-1976
CVE-2015-1976 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Directory Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-284.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-284
- Affected product: Ibm Security Directory Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IBM Security Directory Server could allow an authenticated user to execute commands into the web administration tool that would cause the tool to crash.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-1976?
- IBM Security Directory Server could allow an authenticated user to execute commands into the web administration tool that would cause the tool to crash.
- How severe is CVE-2015-1976?
- CVE-2015-1976 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2015-1976 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-2015-1976?
- CVE-2015-1976 primarily affects Ibm Security Directory Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-1976?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2015-1976 published?
- CVE-2015-1976 was published on 2017-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_directory_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_directory_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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