CVE-2016-3023: Infoleak

Published Feb 1, 2017
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Updated

IBM Security Access Manager for Web could allow an unauthenticated user to gain access to sensitive information by entering invalid file names.

Affected Software

76 affected components
IBM Security Access Manager 9.0 Firmware=9.0.0
IBM Security Access Manager 9.0 Firmware=9.0.0.1
IBM Security Access Manager 9.0 Firmware=9.0.1.0
IBM Security Access Manager For Mobile 8.0 Firmware=8.0.0.1
IBM Security Access Manager For Mobile 8.0 Firmware=8.0.0.2
IBM Security Access Manager For Mobile 8.0 Firmware=8.0.0.3
IBM Security Access Manager For Mobile 8.0 Firmware=8.0.0.5
IBM Security Access Manager For Mobile 8.0 Firmware=8.0.1.0
IBM Security Access Manager For Mobile 8.0 Firmware=8.0.1.2
IBM Security Access Manager For Mobile 8.0 Firmware=8.0.1.3
IBM Security Access Manager For Mobile 8.0 Firmware=8.0.1.4
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware=7.0.0.1
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware=7.0.0.2
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware=7.0.0.3
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware=7.0.0.4
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware=7.0.0.5
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware=7.0.0.6
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware=7.0.0.7
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware=7.0.0.8
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware=7.0.0.9
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware=7.0.0.10
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware=7.0.0.11
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware=7.0.0.12
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware=7.0.0.13
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware=7.0.0.14
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware=7.0.0.15
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware=7.0.0.16
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 8.0 Firmware=8.0.0.1
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 8.0 Firmware=8.0.0.2
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 8.0 Firmware=8.0.0.3
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 8.0 Firmware=8.0.0.5
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 8.0 Firmware=8.0.1.0
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 8.0 Firmware=8.0.1.2
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 8.0 Firmware=8.0.1.3
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 8.0 Firmware=8.0.1.4
IBM Security Access Manager For Mobile Appliance=8.0
IBM Security Access Manager For Web Appliance=7.0
IBM Security Access Manager For Web Appliance=8.0
All of the following
Any of the following
IBM Security Access Manager 9.0 Firmware=9.0.0
IBM Security Access Manager 9.0 Firmware=9.0.0.1
IBM Security Access Manager 9.0 Firmware=9.0.1.0
IBM Security Access Manager For Mobile 8.0 Firmware=8.0.0.1
IBM Security Access Manager For Mobile 8.0 Firmware=8.0.0.2
IBM Security Access Manager For Mobile 8.0 Firmware=8.0.0.3
IBM Security Access Manager For Mobile 8.0 Firmware=8.0.0.5
IBM Security Access Manager For Mobile 8.0 Firmware=8.0.1.0
IBM Security Access Manager For Mobile 8.0 Firmware=8.0.1.2
IBM Security Access Manager For Mobile 8.0 Firmware=8.0.1.3
IBM Security Access Manager For Mobile 8.0 Firmware=8.0.1.4
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware=7.0.0.1
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware=7.0.0.2
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware=7.0.0.3
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware=7.0.0.4
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware=7.0.0.5
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware=7.0.0.6
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware=7.0.0.7
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware=7.0.0.8
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware=7.0.0.9
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware=7.0.0.10
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware=7.0.0.11
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware=7.0.0.12
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware=7.0.0.13
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware=7.0.0.14
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware=7.0.0.15
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware=7.0.0.16
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 8.0 Firmware=8.0.0.1
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 8.0 Firmware=8.0.0.2
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 8.0 Firmware=8.0.0.3
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 8.0 Firmware=8.0.0.5
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 8.0 Firmware=8.0.1.0
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 8.0 Firmware=8.0.1.2
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 8.0 Firmware=8.0.1.3
IBM Security Access Manager For Web 8.0 Firmware=8.0.1.4
Any of the following
IBM Security Access Manager For Mobile Appliance=8.0
IBM Security Access Manager For Web Appliance=7.0
IBM Security Access Manager For Web Appliance=8.0

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995348

Event History

Feb 1, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-3023?

CVE-2016-3023 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthenticated access to sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-3023?

To fix CVE-2016-3023, apply the latest patches provided by IBM for the affected versions of Security Access Manager.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-3023?

CVE-2016-3023 affects versions of IBM Security Access Manager for Web 7.0 and 8.0, as well as Security Access Manager for Mobile 8.0.

4

What types of information could be accessed due to CVE-2016-3023?

CVE-2016-3023 could allow an attacker to access sensitive information by exploiting invalid file names.

5

Can I prevent CVE-2016-3023 by changing configuration settings?

No, the potential exploit in CVE-2016-3023 requires patching, as configuration changes alone will not mitigate the vulnerability.

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