CVE-2016-2957: Infoleak
First published: Wed Nov 30 2016(Updated: )
IBM Connections 4.0 through CR4, 4.5 through CR5, and 5.0 before CR4 allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by reading a stack trace in a response.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Connections Portlets | =4.0.0.0 | |
| IBM Connections Portlets | =4.5.0.0 | |
| IBM Connections Portlets | =5.0.0.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-2957?
CVE-2016-2957 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2957?
To fix CVE-2016-2957, you should upgrade IBM Connections to the latest version that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What type of information can be disclosed by CVE-2016-2957?
CVE-2016-2957 allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by accessing stack traces.
Which versions of IBM Connections are affected by CVE-2016-2957?
CVE-2016-2957 affects IBM Connections versions 4.0 through CR4, 4.5 through CR5, and 5.0 before CR4.
Who is vulnerable to CVE-2016-2957?
Remote authenticated users of the affected versions of IBM Connections can exploit CVE-2016-2957.
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