Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-1991

First published: Wed Mar 16 2016(Updated: )

HPE ArcSight ESM 5.x before 5.6, 6.0, 6.5.x before 6.5C SP1 Patch 2, and 6.8c before P1, and ArcSight ESM Express before 6.9.1, allows remote authenticated users to conduct unspecified "file download" attacks via unknown vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
OpenText ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager>=5.0<=5.6
OpenText ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager=6.0
OpenText ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager=6.5
OpenText ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager=6.8
OpenText ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager=6.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-1991?

    CVE-2016-1991 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability allowing certain file download attacks.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2016-1991?

    CVE-2016-1991 affects multiple versions of HPE ArcSight ESM and ArcSight ESM Express products.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-1991?

    To fix CVE-2016-1991, update your HPE ArcSight ESM or ESM Express to the latest patched version.

  • What type of attack can CVE-2016-1991 enable?

    CVE-2016-1991 can enable remote authenticated users to conduct unspecified file download attacks.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-1991?

    Currently, there are no specific workarounds for CVE-2016-1991 other than applying the necessary software updates.

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