How severe is CVE-2015-5043?

CVE-2015-5043 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-5043 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5043?

CVE-2015-5043 primarily affects Ibm Security Guardium. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5043?

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-2015-5043 published?

CVE-2015-5043 was published on 2015-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5043

CVE-2015-5043 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Guardium 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Security Guardium
Published: 2015-11-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

diag in IBM Security Guardium 8.2 before p6015, 9.0 before p6015, 9.1, 9.5, and 10.0 before p6015 allows local users to obtain root access via unspecified key sequences.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5043?: diag in IBM Security Guardium 8.2 before p6015, 9.0 before p6015, 9.1, 9.5, and 10.0 before p6015 allows local users to obtain root access via unspecified key sequences.
How severe is CVE-2015-5043?: CVE-2015-5043 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-5043 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5043?: CVE-2015-5043 primarily affects Ibm Security Guardium. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5043?: 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-2015-5043 published?: CVE-2015-5043 was published on 2015-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21968616

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium:8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium:9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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