What is the severity of CVE-2016-2968?

CVE-2016-2968 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote authentication bypass and sensitive data exposure.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2968?

To fix CVE-2016-2968, upgrade IBM Security QRadar Incident Forensics to version 7.2.7 or later.

What versions of IBM Security QRadar Incident Forensics are affected by CVE-2016-2968?

CVE-2016-2968 affects IBM Security QRadar Incident Forensics versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.6.

What types of attacks can result from exploiting CVE-2016-2968?

Exploiting CVE-2016-2968 can allow attackers to bypass authentication, potentially leading to data modification and sensitive information disclosure.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-2968?

There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2016-2968; patching is recommended to mitigate the risk.

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CVE-2016-2968

medium

6.5

CWE

264

2/7/2016

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-2968

First published: Sat Jul 02 2016(Updated: )

IBM Security QRadar Incident Forensics 7.2.x before 7.2.7 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, and obtain sensitive information or modify data, via unspecified vectors.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics	=7.2.0
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics	=7.2.1
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics	=7.2.2
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics	=7.2.3
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics	=7.2.4
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics	=7.2.5
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics	=7.2.6

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Reference Links

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21985773

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2968?
CVE-2016-2968 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote authentication bypass and sensitive data exposure.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2968?
To fix CVE-2016-2968, upgrade IBM Security QRadar Incident Forensics to version 7.2.7 or later.
What versions of IBM Security QRadar Incident Forensics are affected by CVE-2016-2968?
CVE-2016-2968 affects IBM Security QRadar Incident Forensics versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.6.
What types of attacks can result from exploiting CVE-2016-2968?
Exploiting CVE-2016-2968 can allow attackers to bypass authentication, potentially leading to data modification and sensitive information disclosure.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-2968?
There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2016-2968; patching is recommended to mitigate the risk.

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