How severe is CVE-2015-5012?

CVE-2015-5012 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2015-5012 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5012?

CVE-2015-5012 primarily affects Ibm Security Access Manager 9.0 Firmware. In total, 26 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5012?

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-2015-5012 published?

CVE-2015-5012 was published on 2016-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5012

CVE-2015-5012 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Access Manager 9.0 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Ibm Security Access Manager 9.0 Firmware
Published: 2016-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The SSH implementation on IBM Security Access Manager for Web appliances 7.0 before 7.0.0 FP19, 8.0 before 8.0.1.3 IF3, and 9.0 before 9.0.0.0 IF1 does not properly restrict the set of MAC algorithms, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5012?: The SSH implementation on IBM Security Access Manager for Web appliances 7.0 before 7.0.0 FP19, 8.0 before 8.0.1.3 IF3, and 9.0 before 9.0.0.0 IF1 does not properly restrict the set of MAC algorithms, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-5012?: CVE-2015-5012 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2015-5012 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5012?: CVE-2015-5012 primarily affects Ibm Security Access Manager 9.0 Firmware. In total, 26 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5012?: 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-2015-5012 published?: CVE-2015-5012 was published on 2016-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (26)

cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_9.0_firmware:9.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_7.0_firmware:7.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_7.0_firmware:7.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_7.0_firmware:7.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_7.0_firmware:7.0.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_7.0_firmware:7.0.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_7.0_firmware:7.0.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_7.0_firmware:7.0.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_7.0_firmware:7.0.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_7.0_firmware:7.0.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_7.0_firmware:7.0.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_7.0_firmware:7.0.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_7.0_firmware:7.0.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_7.0_firmware:7.0.0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_7.0_firmware:7.0.0.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_7.0_firmware:7.0.0.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_7.0_firmware:7.0.0.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_7.0_firmware:7.0.0.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_7.0_firmware:7.0.0.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_8.0_firmware:8.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_8.0_firmware:8.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_8.0_firmware:8.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_8.0_firmware:8.0.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_8.0_firmware:8.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_8.0_firmware:8.0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_8.0_firmware:8.0.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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