CVE-2016-2953 — LOW (3.7) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

IBM Connections 4.0 through CR4, 4.5 through CR5, and 5.0 before CR4 does not require SSL, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive cleartext information by sniffing the network.

CVSS Score

3.7

LOW

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Connections	4.0.0.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-310

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1LO90268Broken Link
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1LO90295Broken Link
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21990888PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94415Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1LO90268Broken Link
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1LO90295Broken Link
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21990888PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94415Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-2953?

CVE-2016-2953 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.7 (LOW). IBM Connections 4.0 through CR4, 4.5 through CR5, and 5.0 before CR4 does not require SSL, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive cleartext information by sniffing the network.

How severe is CVE-2016-2953?

CVE-2016-2953 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-2953?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Connections.