CVE-2016-8967 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

IBM BigFix Inventory v9 9.2 stores user credentials in plain in clear text which can be read by a local user.

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

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-255

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995019MitigationVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95902Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995019MitigationVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95902Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-8967?

CVE-2016-8967 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). IBM BigFix Inventory v9 9.2 stores user credentials in plain in clear text which can be read by a local user.

How severe is CVE-2016-8967?

CVE-2016-8967 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-2016-8967?

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.