XXE Vulnerability in IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance
CVE-2016-5971

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2016-5971?

The IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager (ISPIM) Virtual Appliance versions before 2.0.2 FP8 are susceptible to an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability, enabling remote authenticated users to access arbitrary files or trigger a denial of service due to excessive memory consumption. This vulnerability arises from improper handling of XML data, where maliciously crafted XML documents can exploit external entity declarations to manipulate the application's behavior, leading to sensitive information exposure or service disruption.

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21989205
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93081
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
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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