CVE-2016-2946: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 1, 2016
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Updated

Stack-based buffer overflow in the ax Shared Libraries in the Agent in IBM Tivoli Monitoring (ITM) 6.2.2 before FP9, 6.2.3 before FP5, and 6.3.0 before FP2 on Linux and UNIX allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

13 affected components
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.2
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.2.1
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.2.2
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.2.3
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.2.4
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.2.5
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.2.6
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.2.7
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.2.8
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.2.9
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.3
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.3.0
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Dec 1, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2946?

CVE-2016-2946 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-2946?

To fix CVE-2016-2946, update IBM Tivoli Monitoring to version 6.2.2 FP9 or later, 6.2.3 FP5 or later, or 6.3.0 FP2 or later.

3

Who is impacted by CVE-2016-2946?

CVE-2016-2946 affects local users on systems running vulnerable versions of IBM Tivoli Monitoring.

4

What versions of IBM Tivoli Monitoring are vulnerable to CVE-2016-2946?

IBM Tivoli Monitoring versions 6.2.2 before FP9, 6.2.3 before FP5, and 6.3.0 before FP2 are vulnerable to CVE-2016-2946.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-2946?

CVE-2016-2946 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

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