CVE-2016-5970: Infoleak

Published Sep 26, 2016
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Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager (ISPIM) Virtual Appliance 2.x before 2.0.2 FP8 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a URL.

Affected Software

1 affected component
IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance<=2.0.2

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-2016-5970?

CVE-2016-5970 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized file access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-5970?

To fix CVE-2016-5970, upgrade to IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance version 2.0.2 FP8 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2016-5970?

CVE-2016-5970 affects IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance version 2.x before 2.0.2 FP8.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-5970?

CVE-2016-5970 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files.

5

Can CVE-2016-5970 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-5970 can be exploited remotely by authenticated users through specific crafted URLs.

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