CVE-2016-3020: Medium severity IBM Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware vulnerability

Published Feb 7, 2017
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Updated

IBM Security Access Manager for Web 7.0.0, 8.0.0, and 9.0.0 could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by improper content validation. By persuading a victim to open specially-crafted content, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass validation and load a page with malicious content.

Affected Software

13 affected components
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware
IBM Security Access Manager For Web Appliance=7.0
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 8.0 Firmware
IBM Security Access Manager For Web Appliance=8.0
IBM Security Access Manager for Mobile
IBM Security Access Manager For Mobile Appliance=8.0
IBM Security Access Manager 9.0 Firmware
All of the following
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware
IBM Security Access Manager For Web Appliance=7.0
All of the following
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 8.0 Firmware
IBM Security Access Manager For Web Appliance=8.0
All of the following
IBM Security Access Manager for Mobile
IBM Security Access Manager For Mobile Appliance=8.0

Event History

Feb 7, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-3020?

CVE-2016-3020 has been classified with a severity rating that indicates a significant risk due to the potential for security restriction bypass.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-3020?

To fix CVE-2016-3020, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches provided by IBM for affected versions of the IBM Security Access Manager for Web.

3

What versions of IBM Security Access Manager are affected by CVE-2016-3020?

CVE-2016-3020 affects IBM Security Access Manager for Web versions 7.0.0, 8.0.0, and 9.0.0.

4

Can CVE-2016-3020 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-3020 can be exploited remotely if a victim is persuaded to open specially-crafted content.

5

What impact does CVE-2016-3020 have on security?

CVE-2016-3020 allows attackers to bypass security restrictions, which could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive content.

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