Vulnerability Description
IBM Curam Social Program Management (SPM) 5.2 before SP6 EP6, 6.0 SP2 before EP26, 6.0.4 before 6.0.4.6, and 6.0.5 before 6.0.5.6 requires failed-login handling for web-service accounts to have the same lockout policy as for standard user accounts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to cause a denial of service (web-service outage) by making many login attempts with a valid caseworker account name.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Curam Social Program Management | <= 5.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21697742PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21697742PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-6092?
CVE-2014-6092 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). IBM Curam Social Program Management (SPM) 5.2 before SP6 EP6, 6.0 SP2 before EP26, 6.0.4 before 6.0.4.6, and 6.0.5 before 6.0.5.6 requires failed-login handling for web-service accounts to have the sa...
How severe is CVE-2014-6092?
CVE-2014-6092 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-6092?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Curam Social Program Management.