CVE-2016-6042 — HIGH (7.3) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

IBM AppScan Enterprise Edition could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by improper handling of objects in memory. By persuading a victim to open specially-crafted content, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system in the same context as the victim.

CVSS Score

7.3

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Appscan	9.0.0.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995118PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995118PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-6042?

CVE-2016-6042 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). IBM AppScan Enterprise Edition could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by improper handling of objects in memory. By persuading a victim to open specially-crafted...

How severe is CVE-2016-6042?

CVE-2016-6042 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-6042?

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