CVE-2015-1992
CVE-2015-1992 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Systems Director with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Ibm Systems Director
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IBM Systems Director 5.2.x, 6.1.x, 6.2.0.x, 6.2.1.x, 6.3.0.0, 6.3.1.x, 6.3.2.x, 6.3.3.x, 6.3.5.0, and 6.3.6.0 improperly processes events, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-1992?
- IBM Systems Director 5.2.x, 6.1.x, 6.2.0.x, 6.2.1.x, 6.3.0.0, 6.3.1.x, 6.3.2.x, 6.3.3.x, 6.3.5.0, and 6.3.6.0 improperly processes events, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2015-1992?
- CVE-2015-1992 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2015-1992 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-1992?
- CVE-2015-1992 primarily affects Ibm Systems Director. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-1992?
- 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-2015-1992 published?
- CVE-2015-1992 was published on 2015-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=nas7d9a0db411a9071e986257e8c0029b365
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT08185
- http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5098524
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033653
Affected products (11)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:systems_director:5.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:systems_director:6.3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:systems_director:6.3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:systems_director:6.3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:systems_director:6.3.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:systems_director:6.3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:systems_director:6.3.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:systems_director:6.3.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:systems_director:6.3.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:systems_director:6.3.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:systems_director:6.3.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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