CVE-2016-8966 — MEDIUM (5.9)

Vulnerability Description

IBM BigFix Inventory v9 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques.

CVSS Score

5.9

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	License Metric Tool	9.2.0
Hp	Hp-Ux	All versions
Ibm	Aix	All versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	All versions
Microsoft	Windows	All versions
Oracle	Solaris	All versions
Ibm	Bigfix Inventory	9.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995023Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95138Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995023Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95138Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-8966?

CVE-2016-8966 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). IBM BigFix Inventory v9 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerabi...

How severe is CVE-2016-8966?

CVE-2016-8966 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-8966?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm License Metric Tool, Hp Hp-Ux, Ibm Aix, Linux Linux Kernel, Microsoft Windows.