CVE-2014-0841 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Rational Focal Point 6.4.0, 6.4.1, 6.5.1, 6.5.2, and 6.6.0 use a weak algorithm to hash passwords, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to obtain cleartext values via a brute-force attack. IBM X-Force ID: 90704.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Rational Focal Point	6.4

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-326

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90704VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/ibm-security-bulletin-weak-password-hash-vulneraPatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90704VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/ibm-security-bulletin-weak-password-hash-vulneraPatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2014-0841?

CVE-2014-0841 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). IBM Rational Focal Point 6.4.0, 6.4.1, 6.5.1, 6.5.2, and 6.6.0 use a weak algorithm to hash passwords, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to obtain cleartext values via a brute-forc...

How severe is CVE-2014-0841?

CVE-2014-0841 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2014-0841?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Rational Focal Point.