CVE-2015-1985
CVE-2015-1985 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Mq Appliance M2000 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.6. 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 3.x base score 5.6)
- CVSS v2: 1.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-284
- Affected product: Ibm Mq Appliance M2000
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The queue manager on IBM MQ M2000 appliances before 8.0.0.4 allows local users to bypass an intended password requirement and read private keys by leveraging the existence of a stash file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-1985?
- The queue manager on IBM MQ M2000 appliances before 8.0.0.4 allows local users to bypass an intended password requirement and read private keys by leveraging the existence of a stash file.
- How severe is CVE-2015-1985?
- CVE-2015-1985 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2015-1985 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-1985?
- CVE-2015-1985 affects Ibm Mq Appliance M2000. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-1985?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2015-1985 published?
- CVE-2015-1985 was published on 2016-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_appliance_m2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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