CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2016-5896: Infoleak

First published: Wed Feb 01 2017(Updated: )

IBM Maximo Asset Management could disclose sensitive information from a stack trace after submitting incorrect login onto Cognos browser.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Maximo Asset Management=7.6
Ibm Maximo For Aviation=7.6
Ibm Maximo For Life Sciences=7.6
Ibm Maximo For Nuclear Power=7.6
Ibm Maximo For Oil And Gas=7.6
Ibm Maximo For Transportation=7.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-5896?

    CVE-2016-5896 has a medium severity rating due to the potential exposure of sensitive information.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-5896?

    To mitigate CVE-2016-5896, it is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of IBM Maximo Asset Management or apply available patches.

  • Which versions of IBM Maximo are affected by CVE-2016-5896?

    CVE-2016-5896 affects version 7.6 of IBM Maximo Asset Management and its various industry-specific modules.

  • What type of information is exposed by CVE-2016-5896?

    CVE-2016-5896 may disclose sensitive information from a stack trace after an incorrect login attempt in the Cognos browser.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-5896?

    A temporary workaround for CVE-2016-5896 is to limit access to the Cognos login interface until the system can be updated.

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