medium
4.3
CWE
254
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-0266

First published: Mon Aug 08 2016(Updated: )

IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1, and 7.2 and VIOS 2.2.x do not default to the latest TLS version, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)=2.2.0.10
IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)=2.2.0.11
IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)=2.2.0.12
IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)=2.2.0.13
IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)=2.2.1.0
IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)=2.2.1.1
IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)=2.2.1.3
IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)=2.2.1.4
IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)=2.2.1.5
IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)=2.2.1.6
IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)=2.2.1.7
IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)=2.2.1.8
IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)=2.2.1.9
IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)=2.2.2.0
IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)=2.2.2.1
IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)=2.2.2.2
IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)=2.2.2.3
IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)=2.2.2.4
IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)=2.2.2.5
IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)=2.2.3.0
IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)=2.2.3.1
IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)=2.2.3.2
IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)=2.2.3.3
IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)=2.2.3.4
IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)=2.2.3.50
IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)=2.2.3.51
IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)=2.2.3.52
IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)=2.2.3.60
IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)=2.2.3.70
IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)=2.2.4.0
IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)=2.2.4.10
IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)=2.2.4.21
IBM Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)=2.2.4.22
IBM AIX=5.3
IBM AIX=6.1
IBM AIX=7.1
IBM AIX=7.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-0266?

    CVE-2016-0266 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-0266?

    To fix CVE-2016-0266, ensure that your IBM AIX or VIOS systems are configured to use the latest TLS version.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0266?

    CVE-2016-0266 affects IBM AIX versions 5.3, 6.1, 7.1, 7.2 and VIOS versions 2.2.x.

  • What types of attacks can CVE-2016-0266 enable?

    CVE-2016-0266 can potentially enable man-in-the-middle attacks, allowing attackers to intercept sensitive information.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-0266?

    There are patches available for CVE-2016-0266, which should be applied to affected versions of IBM AIX and VIOS.

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