CVE-2014-4765:This CVE (CVE-2014-4765) identifies a vulnerability in IBM's Maximo Asset Management software, versions 7.1 through 7.1.1.13 and 7.5 through 7.5.0.6, Maximo Asset Management 7.5.0 through 7.5.0.3 and 7.5.1 through 7.5.1.2 for SmartCloud Control Desk, and Maximo Asset Management 7.1 and 7.2 for Tivoli IT Asset Management for IT and certain other products. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive directory information by reading an unspecified error message.

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The vulnerability in IBM's Maximo Asset Management software allows remote attackers to gain access to sensitive directory information. This is achieved by reading an unspecified error message. The affected versions of the software include 7.1 through 7.1.1.13 and 7.5 through 7.5.0.6, Maximo Asset Management 7.5.0 through 7.5.0.3 and 7.5.1 through 7.5.1.2 for SmartCloud Control Desk, and Maximo Asset Management 7.1 and 7.2 for Tivoli IT Asset Management for IT and certain other products. The vulnerability was made public in October 2014 and the last update was made in August 2024.

Overview

The vulnerability (CVE-2014-4765) is found in IBM's Maximo Asset Management software. Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive directory information by reading an unspecified error message. The affected versions of the software include 7.1 through 7.1.1.13 and 7.5 through 7.5.0.6, Maximo Asset Management 7.5.0 through 7.5.0.3 and 7.5.1 through 7.5.1.2 for SmartCloud Control Desk, and Maximo Asset Management 7.1 and 7.2 for Tivoli IT Asset Management for IT and certain other products.

Remediation

IBM has not provided specific remediation steps for this vulnerability. Users of the affected software versions are advised to contact IBM support for further assistance and guidance. It is also recommended to regularly update and patch software to the latest versions to prevent exploitation of known vulnerabilities.

References

  1. IBM Support Document: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21685289
  2. IBM X-Force Exchange: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/94757

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  1. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  2. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  3. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  4. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  5. Construction
    Construction
  6. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  7. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  8. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  9. Information
    Information
  10. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  11. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  12. Mining
    Mining
  13. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  14. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  15. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  16. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  17. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  18. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  19. Utilities
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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