CVE-2016-5946: Infoleak

Published Sep 26, 2016
·
Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in IBM Spectrum Control (formerly Tivoli Storage Productivity Center) 5.2.x before 5.2.11 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a URL.

Affected Software

16 affected components
IBM Spectrum Control=5.2.8
IBM Spectrum Control=5.2.9
IBM Spectrum Control=5.2.10
IBM Spectrum Control=5.2.10.1
IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center=5.2.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center=5.2.1
IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center=5.2.1.1
IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center=5.2.2
IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center=5.2.3
IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center=5.2.4
IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center=5.2.4.1
IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center=5.2.5
IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center=5.2.5.1
IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center=5.2.6
IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center=5.2.7
IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center=5.2.7.1

Event History

Sep 26, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5946?

CVE-2016-5946 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow unauthorized file access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-5946?

To fix CVE-2016-5946, upgrade IBM Spectrum Control to version 5.2.11 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2016-5946?

CVE-2016-5946 affects certain versions of IBM Spectrum Control and IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center prior to 5.2.11.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-5946?

CVE-2016-5946 is a directory traversal vulnerability that can be exploited by remote authenticated users.

5

Can CVE-2016-5946 lead to data exposure?

Yes, CVE-2016-5946 can lead to data exposure by allowing attackers to read arbitrary files on the server.

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