CVE-2016-5933: Medium severity ibm tivoli monitoring vulnerability
IBM Tivoli Monitoring 6.2 and 6.3 is vulnerable to possible host header injection attack that could lead to HTTP cache poisoning or firewall bypass. IBM Reference #: 1997223.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5933?
CVE-2016-5933 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for HTTP cache poisoning and firewall bypass.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5933?
To remediate CVE-2016-5933, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches provided by IBM for Tivoli Monitoring 6.2 and 6.3.
Which versions of IBM Tivoli Monitoring are affected by CVE-2016-5933?
CVE-2016-5933 affects IBM Tivoli Monitoring versions 6.2 and 6.3, specifically versions 6.2.2 through 6.2.3.5 and 6.3.0 through 6.3.0.7.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-5933 facilitate?
CVE-2016-5933 facilitates host header injection attacks that could lead to unauthorized cache manipulation.
Is CVE-2016-5933 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-5933 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to potentially bypass security features.