CVE-2016-8998 — HIGH (7.2) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Server 7.1 could allow an authenticated user with TSM administrator privileges to cause a buffer overflow using a specially crafted SQL query and execute arbitrary code on the server. IBM Reference #: 1998747.

CVSS Score

7.2

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	7.1.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21998747PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96443
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21998747PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96443

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-8998?

CVE-2016-8998 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Server 7.1 could allow an authenticated user with TSM administrator privileges to cause a buffer overflow using a specially crafted SQL query and execute arbitrary code on t...

How severe is CVE-2016-8998?

CVE-2016-8998 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-8998?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager.