CVE-2016-3043: Infoleak
First published: Wed Feb 01 2017(Updated: )
IBM Security Access Manager for Web could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-3043?
CVE-2016-3043 has a medium severity rating due to potential sensitive information disclosure by exploiting the lack of HTTP Strict Transport Security.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3043?
To fix CVE-2016-3043, ensure that HTTP Strict Transport Security is properly enabled on IBM Security Access Manager for Web.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-3043?
CVE-2016-3043 affects IBM Security Access Manager for Web version 7.0 and 8.0 firmware.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2016-3043?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2016-3043 can obtain sensitive information using man-in-the-middle techniques.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-3043?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2016-3043, and upgrading to patched versions is recommended.
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