Vulnerability Description
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (IBM Spectrum Protect 7.1 and 8.1) clients/agents store password information in the Windows Registry in a manner which can be compromised. IBM X-Force ID: 118790.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Tivoli Storage Manager | 6.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22003738Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98783Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038607
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/118790VDB EntryVendor Advisory
- https://improsec.com/blog/vulnerability-in-tsm
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22003738Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98783Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038607
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/118790VDB EntryVendor Advisory
- https://improsec.com/blog/vulnerability-in-tsm
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-8939?
CVE-2016-8939 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (IBM Spectrum Protect 7.1 and 8.1) clients/agents store password information in the Windows Registry in a manner which can be compromised. IBM X-Force ID: 118790.
How severe is CVE-2016-8939?
CVE-2016-8939 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-2016-8939?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager.