What is the severity of CVE-2016-5063?

The severity of CVE-2016-5063 is classified as high due to the potential for remote exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5063?

To fix CVE-2016-5063, upgrade to BMC Server Automation version 8.6 SP1 Patch 2 or 8.7 Patch 3 or later.

What software is affected by CVE-2016-5063?

CVE-2016-5063 affects BMC Server Automation versions prior to 8.6 SP1 Patch 2 and 8.7 before Patch 3.

Can CVE-2016-5063 lead to unauthorized access?

Yes, CVE-2016-5063 may allow remote attackers to bypass authorization checks, leading to unauthorized access.

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2016-5063?

CVE-2016-5063 can be exploited through remote procedure calls (RPC) by authenticated attackers.

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CVE-2016-5063

medium

5.3

CWE

285

2/5/2017

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-5063

First published: Tue May 02 2017(Updated: )

The RSCD agent in BMC Server Automation before 8.6 SP1 Patch 2 and 8.7 before Patch 3 on Windows might allow remote attackers to bypass authorization checks and make an RPC call via unspecified vectors.

Credit: cret@cert.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
BMC Server Automation	<=8.6
BMC Server Automation	<=8.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5063?
The severity of CVE-2016-5063 is classified as high due to the potential for remote exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5063?
To fix CVE-2016-5063, upgrade to BMC Server Automation version 8.6 SP1 Patch 2 or 8.7 Patch 3 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-5063?
CVE-2016-5063 affects BMC Server Automation versions prior to 8.6 SP1 Patch 2 and 8.7 before Patch 3.
Can CVE-2016-5063 lead to unauthorized access?
Yes, CVE-2016-5063 may allow remote attackers to bypass authorization checks, leading to unauthorized access.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2016-5063?
CVE-2016-5063 can be exploited through remote procedure calls (RPC) by authenticated attackers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5063?
The severity of CVE-2016-5063 is classified as high due to the potential for remote exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5063?
To fix CVE-2016-5063, upgrade to BMC Server Automation version 8.6 SP1 Patch 2 or 8.7 Patch 3 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-5063?
CVE-2016-5063 affects BMC Server Automation versions prior to 8.6 SP1 Patch 2 and 8.7 before Patch 3.
Can CVE-2016-5063 lead to unauthorized access?
Yes, CVE-2016-5063 may allow remote attackers to bypass authorization checks, leading to unauthorized access.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2016-5063?
CVE-2016-5063 can be exploited through remote procedure calls (RPC) by authenticated attackers.