CVE-2016-5963
First published: Mon Sep 26 2016(Updated: )
IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager (ISPIM) Virtual Appliance 2.x before 2.0.2 FP8 does not properly validate updates, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance | =2.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5963?
CVE-2016-5963 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5963?
To fix CVE-2016-5963, users should update IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance to version 2.0.2 FP8 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-5963?
CVE-2016-5963 affects IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance versions 2.0 and earlier.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-5963?
CVE-2016-5963 is a code execution vulnerability that arises from improper validation of updates.
Can CVE-2016-5963 be exploited without authentication?
No, CVE-2016-5963 requires remote authenticated access to exploit the vulnerability.
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