Description Preview
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2015-5040 involves a buffer overflow in IBM Domino versions 8.5.1 through 8.5.3 before 8.5.3 FP6 IF10 and 9.x before 9.0.1 FP4 IF3. This security flaw enables remote attackers to exploit the system by executing arbitrary code or triggering a denial of service condition, specifically causing the SMTP daemon to crash. The vulnerability is associated with specially crafted GIF images and is tracked under SPRs KLYH9ZDKRE and KLYH9ZTLEZ.
Overview
This vulnerability in IBM Domino allows attackers to exploit a buffer overflow issue in certain versions of the software, potentially leading to the execution of unauthorized code or causing a denial of service by crashing the SMTP daemon. The vulnerability is triggered by manipulating GIF images in a specific manner.
Remediation
To address this vulnerability, affected users are advised to apply the necessary updates provided by IBM. Users of IBM Domino versions 8.5.1 through 8.5.3 should upgrade to version 8.5.3 FP6 IF10 or later, while users of version 9.x should update to version 9.0.1 FP4 IF3 or later. By applying these patches, users can mitigate the risk of exploitation and enhance the security of their systems.
References
- SecurityTracker: 1033974
- IBM Support: IBM Security Bulletin
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
