CVE-2014-4749

Description

IBM PowerVC 1.2.0 before FixPack3 does not properly use the known_hosts file, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSH servers via an arbitrary server key.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.24%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=nas8N1020224 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/94351 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4749?
CVE-2014-4749 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-4749?
To fix CVE-2014-4749, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2014-4749 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2014-4749 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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