CVE-2016-3055 — HIGH (8.1) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

IBM FileNet Workplace 4.0.2 before 4.0.2.14 LA012 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via an XML document containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

CVSS Score

8.1

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Filenet Workplace	4.0.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-611

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21987128PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92411Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21987128PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92411Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-3055?

CVE-2016-3055 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). IBM FileNet Workplace 4.0.2 before 4.0.2.14 LA012 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via an XML document containing an external...

How severe is CVE-2016-3055?

CVE-2016-3055 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-3055?

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