CVE-2016-5957: High severity ibm security privileged identity manager virtual appliance vulnerability
Published Sep 26, 2016
·Updated
IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager (ISPIM) Virtual Appliance 2.x before 2.0.2 FP8 allows remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms and obtain sensitive information by leveraging a weak algorithm.
Affected Software
1 affected component
IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance<=2.0.2
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Sep 26, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5957?
CVE-2016-5957 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation.
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How do I fix CVE-2016-5957?
To fix CVE-2016-5957, upgrade to IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance version 2.0.2 FP8 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-5957?
CVE-2016-5957 is a cryptographic vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass protection mechanisms.
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Can CVE-2016-5957 impact sensitive information?
Yes, CVE-2016-5957 can allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.
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What versions of IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager are affected by CVE-2016-5957?
CVE-2016-5957 affects IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance versions prior to 2.0.2 FP8.