CVE-2015-7416: Input Validation
Published Jan 2, 2016
·Updated
AFP Workbench Viewer in IBM i Access 7.1 on Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (viewer crash) via a crafted workbench file.
Affected Software
2 affected components
IBM i Access=7.1
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Jan 2, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-7416?
CVE-2015-7416 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause the AFP Workbench Viewer to crash.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-7416?
To mitigate CVE-2015-7416, update to a newer version of IBM i Access that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2015-7416?
CVE-2015-7416 affects users of IBM i Access version 7.1 on Windows operating systems.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2015-7416 enable?
CVE-2015-7416 enables remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack resulting in the viewer crashing.
5
What software is related to CVE-2015-7416?
CVE-2015-7416 is specifically related to the AFP Workbench Viewer within IBM i Access software.