Weak Permissions in IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance
CVE-2016-5972

6.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2016-5972?

The IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager (ISPIM) Virtual Appliance version 2.x prior to 2.0.2 FP8 suffers from a vulnerability due to improperly configured permissions. This issue allows remote authenticated users to potentially access sensitive information or alter data through unspecified avenues, ultimately compromising the integrity and confidentiality of the system. Organizations utilizing affected versions should prioritize deploying updated patches to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93077
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http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21989205
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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