Local File Access Vulnerability in IBM BigFix Inventory
CVE-2016-8981

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Bigfix Inventory
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 February 2017

What is CVE-2016-8981?

IBM BigFix Inventory version 9 contains a vulnerability that allows web pages to be stored locally, presenting a risk wherein sensitive information can be accessed by other users sharing the same system. This poses significant threats to data integrity and privacy within multi-user environments. Proper precautions and mitigations are essential to protect against unauthorized access and ensure secure operations.

Affected Version(s)

BigFix Inventory 9.2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95137
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21994932
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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