Sensitive Information Exposure in IBM Cognos Server by IBM
CVE-2016-9985
5.5MEDIUM
Summary
The IBM Cognos Server versions 10.1.1 and 10.2 have a vulnerability that allows sensitive data to be stored in log files. This data could potentially be accessed by malicious local users, leading to unauthorized exposure of confidential information. This issue underlines the importance of secure data handling practices and the proper configuration of logging mechanisms to protect sensitive data.
Affected Version(s)
Cognos Business Intelligence 10
Cognos Business Intelligence 10.1
Cognos Business Intelligence 10.1.1
References
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