What is the severity of CVE-2016-2958?

CVE-2016-2958 has a medium severity rating, allowing remote authenticated users to access sensitive information.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2958?

To address CVE-2016-2958, upgrade to the fixed versions of IBM Connections as specified in the software updates.

Who is affected by CVE-2016-2958?

CVE-2016-2958 affects users of IBM Connections versions 4.0 through CR4, 4.5 through CR5, and 5.0 before CR4.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-2958?

CVE-2016-2958 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability.

Can CVE-2016-2958 be exploited without authentication?

No, CVE-2016-2958 requires users to be authenticated to exploit the vulnerability.

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CVE-2016-2958

medium

4.3

CWE

200

30/11/2016

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-2958: 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 an "archaic" e-mail address in a response.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
HCL Connections	=4.0.0.0
HCL Connections	=4.5.0.0
HCL Connections	=5.0.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2958?
CVE-2016-2958 has a medium severity rating, allowing remote authenticated users to access sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2958?
To address CVE-2016-2958, upgrade to the fixed versions of IBM Connections as specified in the software updates.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-2958?
CVE-2016-2958 affects users of IBM Connections versions 4.0 through CR4, 4.5 through CR5, and 5.0 before CR4.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-2958?
CVE-2016-2958 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability.
Can CVE-2016-2958 be exploited without authentication?
No, CVE-2016-2958 requires users to be authenticated to exploit the vulnerability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2958?
CVE-2016-2958 has a medium severity rating, allowing remote authenticated users to access sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2958?
To address CVE-2016-2958, upgrade to the fixed versions of IBM Connections as specified in the software updates.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-2958?
CVE-2016-2958 affects users of IBM Connections versions 4.0 through CR4, 4.5 through CR5, and 5.0 before CR4.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-2958?
CVE-2016-2958 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability.
Can CVE-2016-2958 be exploited without authentication?
No, CVE-2016-2958 requires users to be authenticated to exploit the vulnerability.