CVE-2016-5994 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server contains a vulnerability that would allow an authenticated user to browse any file on the engine tier, and examine its contents.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server	11.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21992171PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93557Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037022
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21992171PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93557Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037022

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-5994?

CVE-2016-5994 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). IBM InfoSphere Information Server contains a vulnerability that would allow an authenticated user to browse any file on the engine tier, and examine its contents.

How severe is CVE-2016-5994?

CVE-2016-5994 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5994?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Infosphere Information Server.