CVE-2016-0252: Infoleak

Published Jul 8, 2016
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Updated

IBM Control Center 6.x before 6.0.0.1 iFix06 and Sterling Control Center 5.4.x before 5.4.2.1 iFix09 allow local users to decrypt the master key via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

7 affected components
IBM Control Center=6.0.0.0
IBM Sterling Control Center=5.4.0.0
IBM Sterling Control Center=5.4.0.1
IBM Sterling Control Center=5.4.1
IBM Sterling Control Center=5.4.1.0
IBM Sterling Control Center=5.4.2
IBM Sterling Control Center=5.4.2.0

Event History

Jul 8, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-0252?

CVE-2016-0252 has been assigned a medium severity rating.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-0252?

To mitigate CVE-2016-0252, upgrade to IBM Control Center 6.0.0.1 iFix06 or Sterling Control Center 5.4.2.1 iFix09 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2016-0252?

CVE-2016-0252 affects local users of IBM Control Center version 6.0.0.0 and Sterling Control Center versions 5.4.0.0 through 5.4.2.0.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2016-0252 allow?

CVE-2016-0252 allows local users to decrypt the master key, potentially compromising sensitive data.

5

When was CVE-2016-0252 announced?

CVE-2016-0252 was announced in January 2016.

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