CVE-2016-3027 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Security Access Manager for Web is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) error when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose highly sensitive information or consume all available memory resources.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Access Manager 9.0 Firmware	9.0.0
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Mobile 8.0 Firmware	8.0.0.1
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Web 8.0 Firmware	8.0.0.1
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Mobile Appliance	8.0
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Web Appliance	8.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-611

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21994440PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96127
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21994440PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96127

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-3027?

CVE-2016-3027 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). IBM Security Access Manager for Web is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) error when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerab...

How severe is CVE-2016-3027?

CVE-2016-3027 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-3027?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Security Access Manager 9.0 Firmware, Ibm Security Access Manager For Mobile 8.0 Firmware, Ibm Security Access Manager For Web 8.0 Firmware, Ibm Security Access Manager For Mobile Appliance, Ibm Security Access Manager For Web Appliance.