What is the severity of CVE-2016-0338?

CVE-2016-0338 has a severity rating of high due to the potential exposure of cleartext passwords.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0338?

To fix CVE-2016-0338, update your IBM Security Identity Manager Adapter to version 7.0.1-ISS-SIM-FP0003 or later.

What are the affected versions of IBM Security Identity Manager for CVE-2016-0338?

The affected versions for CVE-2016-0338 are 7.0.0.0 to 7.0.1.1, prior to fix pack 7.0.1-ISS-SIM-FP0003.

What types of users are impacted by CVE-2016-0338?

Local users with access to the system can exploit CVE-2016-0338 to discover cleartext passwords.

What is the impact of CVE-2016-0338?

The impact of CVE-2016-0338 is significant as it allows unauthorized access to sensitive credentials that can compromise system security.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-0338

medium

6.2

CWE

200

15/7/2016

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-0338: Infoleak

First published: Fri Jul 15 2016(Updated: )

IBM Security Identity Manager (ISIM) Virtual Appliance 7.0.0.0 through 7.0.1.1 before 7.0.1-ISS-SIM-FP0003 allows local users to discover cleartext passwords by (1) reading a configuration file or (2) examining a process.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Security Identity Manager Adapter	=7.0.0.0
IBM Security Identity Manager Adapter	=7.0.0.1
IBM Security Identity Manager Adapter	=7.0.0.2
IBM Security Identity Manager Adapter	=7.0.0.3
IBM Security Identity Manager Adapter	=7.0.1.0
IBM Security Identity Manager Adapter	=7.0.1.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-0338?
CVE-2016-0338 has a severity rating of high due to the potential exposure of cleartext passwords.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0338?
To fix CVE-2016-0338, update your IBM Security Identity Manager Adapter to version 7.0.1-ISS-SIM-FP0003 or later.
What are the affected versions of IBM Security Identity Manager for CVE-2016-0338?
The affected versions for CVE-2016-0338 are 7.0.0.0 to 7.0.1.1, prior to fix pack 7.0.1-ISS-SIM-FP0003.
What types of users are impacted by CVE-2016-0338?
Local users with access to the system can exploit CVE-2016-0338 to discover cleartext passwords.
What is the impact of CVE-2016-0338?
The impact of CVE-2016-0338 is significant as it allows unauthorized access to sensitive credentials that can compromise system security.

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