Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-0371

First published: Wed Feb 01 2017(Updated: )

The Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) password may be displayed in plain text via application trace output while application tracing is enabled.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager>=7.1.0.0<=7.1.6.2
Apple iOS and macOS
HPE HP-UX
IBM AIX
Linux Kernel
Microsoft Windows
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager>=6.4.0.0<=6.4.3.3
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager>=5.5<=6.3.2.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-0371?

    CVE-2016-0371 is rated as moderate due to the potential exposure of sensitive information.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-0371?

    To mitigate CVE-2016-0371, disable application tracing or upgrade to a version of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2016-0371?

    CVE-2016-0371 affects IBM Tivoli Storage Manager versions between 5.5 and 7.1.6.2.

  • What kind of information is exposed in CVE-2016-0371?

    CVE-2016-0371 can expose user passwords in plain text through application trace output.

  • Is CVE-2016-0371 relevant for non-IBM systems?

    No, CVE-2016-0371 specifically affects IBM Tivoli Storage Manager and does not impact other systems.

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