CVE-2016-0308: Medium severity IBM Connections vulnerability
Published Feb 8, 2017
·Updated
IBM Connections 5.5 and earlier is vulnerable to possible link manipulation attack that could result in the display of inappropriate background images.
Affected Software
4 affected components
IBM Connections=4.0.0.0
IBM Connections=4.5.0.0
IBM Connections=5.0.0.0
IBM Connections=5.5.0.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Feb 8, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0308?
CVE-2016-0308 has a medium severity rating due to potential link manipulation risks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-0308?
To fix CVE-2016-0308, you should upgrade to a patched version of IBM Connections beyond version 5.5.
3
Which versions of IBM Connections are affected by CVE-2016-0308?
CVE-2016-0308 affects IBM Connections versions 4.0.0.0, 4.5.0.0, 5.0.0.0, and 5.5.0.0.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2016-0308 expose IBM Connections to?
CVE-2016-0308 exposes IBM Connections to a possible link manipulation attack.
5
Can CVE-2016-0308 lead to inappropriate content being displayed?
Yes, CVE-2016-0308 can result in the display of inappropriate background images due to the vulnerability.