How severe is CVE-2015-4974?

CVE-2015-4974 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-4974 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-4974?

CVE-2015-4974 primarily affects Ibm General Parallel File System. In total, 28 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4974?

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-2015-4974 published?

CVE-2015-4974 was published on 2015-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-4974

CVE-2015-4974 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm General Parallel File System 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Ibm General Parallel File System
Published: 2015-10-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM General Parallel File System (GPFS) 3.5.x before 3.5.0.27 and 4.1.x before 4.1.1.2 and Spectrum Scale 4.1.1.x before 4.1.1.2 allow local users to obtain root privileges for command execution via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-4974?: IBM General Parallel File System (GPFS) 3.5.x before 3.5.0.27 and 4.1.x before 4.1.1.2 and Spectrum Scale 4.1.1.x before 4.1.1.2 allow local users to obtain root privileges for command execution via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-4974?: CVE-2015-4974 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-4974 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-4974?: CVE-2015-4974 primarily affects Ibm General Parallel File System. In total, 28 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4974?: 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-2015-4974 published?: CVE-2015-4974 was published on 2015-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (28)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5.0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5.0.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5.0.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5.0.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5.0.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5.0.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5.0.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5.0.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5.0.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5.0.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5.0.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5.0.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5.0.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:3.5.0.26:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_scale:4.1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_scale:4.1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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