CVE-2016-3043 — MEDIUM (5.9)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Security Access Manager for Web could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques.

CVSS Score

5.9

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware	All versions
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Web Appliance	7.0
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Web 8.0 Firmware	All versions
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Mobile	All versions
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Mobile Appliance	8.0
Ibm	Security Access Manager 9.0 Firmware	All versions

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995446PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95107Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995446PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95107Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-3043?

CVE-2016-3043 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). IBM Security Access Manager for Web could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit th...

How severe is CVE-2016-3043?

CVE-2016-3043 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-3043?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware, Ibm Security Access Manager For Web Appliance, Ibm Security Access Manager For Web 8.0 Firmware, Ibm Security Access Manager For Mobile, Ibm Security Access Manager For Mobile Appliance.