CVE-2016-8954 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

IBM dashDB Local uses hard-coded credentials that could allow a remote attacker to gain access to the Docker container or database.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Dashdb Local	1.0.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-798

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21994471PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95628Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21994471PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95628Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-8954?

CVE-2016-8954 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). IBM dashDB Local uses hard-coded credentials that could allow a remote attacker to gain access to the Docker container or database.

How severe is CVE-2016-8954?

CVE-2016-8954 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-8954?

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