Vulnerability Description
IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager (ISPIM) Virtual Appliance 2.x before 2.0.2 FP8 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
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance | <= 2.0.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21989205PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93081
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21989205PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93081
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-5971?
CVE-2016-5971 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager (ISPIM) Virtual Appliance 2.x before 2.0.2 FP8 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via ...
How severe is CVE-2016-5971?
CVE-2016-5971 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5971?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance.