CVE-2016-2996: Input Validation
First published: Thu Nov 24 2016(Updated: )
IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager 2.0 before 2.0.2 FP8, when Virtual Appliance is used, allows remote authenticated users to append to arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager | =2.0.0 | |
| IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager | =2.0.1 | |
| IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager | =2.0.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-2996?
CVE-2016-2996 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2996?
Upgrade IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager to version 2.0.2 FP8 or later to mitigate CVE-2016-2996.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-2996?
CVE-2016-2996 affects users of IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager versions prior to 2.0.2 FP8.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2016-2996?
CVE-2016-2996 can be exploited by remote authenticated users to append data to arbitrary files.
Is CVE-2016-2996 related to the Virtual Appliance of IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager?
Yes, CVE-2016-2996 specifically affects the Virtual Appliance deployment of IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager.
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