CVE-2016-0250: XEE
First published: Mon Mar 12 2018(Updated: )
XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in IBM InfoSphere Information Governance Catalog 11.3 before 11.3.1.2 and 11.5 before 11.5.0.1 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service via crafted XML data. IBM X-Force ID: 110510.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SAP Information Steward | >=11.3<11.3.1.2 | |
| SAP Information Steward | =11.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0250?
CVE-2016-0250 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote file reading and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0250?
To address CVE-2016-0250, upgrade IBM InfoSphere Information Governance Catalog to version 11.3.1.2 or 11.5.0.1 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-0250?
CVE-2016-0250 affects users of IBM InfoSphere Information Governance Catalog versions prior to 11.3.1.2 and 11.5.0.1.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-0250 facilitate?
CVE-2016-0250 facilitates XML external entity (XXE) attacks that can lead to unauthorized file access and denial of service.
Can CVE-2016-0250 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-0250 can be exploited remotely by authenticated users using crafted XML data.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/remedy
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/weakness
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/source
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/ibm
- canonical/sap information steward
- version/sap information steward/11.3
- version/sap information steward/11.5