Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance
CVE-2016-5963

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 September 2016

What is CVE-2016-5963?

The IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance prior to version 2.0.2 FP8 suffers from a vulnerability that allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code due to improper validation of updates. This flaw could be exploited through unspecified vectors, potentially compromising the integrity of the system and allowing unauthorized actions to be performed.

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21989205
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93076
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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