CVE-2016-8942 — LOW (3.1) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center could allow an authenticated user with intimate knowledge of the system to edit a limited set of properties on the server.

CVSS Score

3.1

LOW

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Spectrum Control	5.2.8
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Productivity Center	5.2.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995128PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94916Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995128PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94916Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-8942?

CVE-2016-8942 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.1 (LOW). IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center could allow an authenticated user with intimate knowledge of the system to edit a limited set of properties on the server.

How severe is CVE-2016-8942?

CVE-2016-8942 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-8942?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Spectrum Control, Ibm Tivoli Storage Productivity Center.