CVE-2016-5918 — MEDIUM (4.7)

Q: What is CVE-2016-5918?

CVE-2016-5918 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). IBM Tivoli Storage Manager HSM for Windows displays the encrypted Tivoli Storage Manager password in application trace output if the password access option is prompt and the password is changed.

Q: How severe is CVE-2016-5918?

CVE-2016-5918 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5918?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager For Space Management, Microsoft Windows.

Vulnerability Description

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager HSM for Windows displays the encrypted Tivoli Storage Manager password in application trace output if the password access option is prompt and the password is changed.

CVSS Score

4.7

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager For Space Management	<= 7.1.4.1
Microsoft	Windows	All versions

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21988728PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92534Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21988728PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92534Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-5918?

CVE-2016-5918 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). IBM Tivoli Storage Manager HSM for Windows displays the encrypted Tivoli Storage Manager password in application trace output if the password access option is prompt and the password is changed.

How severe is CVE-2016-5918?

CVE-2016-5918 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5918?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager For Space Management, Microsoft Windows.