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MEDIUM · 5.5

CVE-2016-8916

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager 5.5, 6.1-6.4, and 7.1 stores password information in a log file that could be read by a local user when a set password command is issued. IBM X-Force ID: 118472.

Vulnerability Description

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager 5.5, 6.1-6.4, and 7.1 stores password information in a log file that could be read by a local user when a set password command is issued. IBM X-Force ID: 118472.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
IbmTivoli Storage Manager<= 6.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-8916?

CVE-2016-8916 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). IBM Tivoli Storage Manager 5.5, 6.1-6.4, and 7.1 stores password information in a log file that could be read by a local user when a set password command is issued. IBM X-Force ID: 118472.

How severe is CVE-2016-8916?

CVE-2016-8916 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-8916?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager.