CVE-2016-5919 — HIGH (7.5) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

IBM Security Access Manager for Web 7.0.0, 8.0.0, and 9.0.0 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM Reference #: 1996868.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

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-326

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21996868PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037855
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21996868PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037855

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-5919?

CVE-2016-5919 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). IBM Security Access Manager for Web 7.0.0, 8.0.0, and 9.0.0 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM Reference #: 19...

How severe is CVE-2016-5919?

CVE-2016-5919 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5919?

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.