CVE-2016-9985 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Cognos Server 10.1.1 and 10.2 stores highly sensitive information in log files that could be read by a local user. IBM Reference #: 1999671.

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	Cognos Business Intelligence	10.1.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-532

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21999671PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96962
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21999671PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96962

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-9985?

CVE-2016-9985 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). IBM Cognos Server 10.1.1 and 10.2 stores highly sensitive information in log files that could be read by a local user. IBM Reference #: 1999671.

How severe is CVE-2016-9985?

CVE-2016-9985 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-2016-9985?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Cognos Business Intelligence.