CVE-2016-5991: Medium severity ibm sterling connect:direct vulnerability

Published Nov 25, 2016
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Updated

IBM Sterling Connect:Direct 4.5.00, 4.5.01, 4.6.0 before 4.6.0.6 iFix008, and 4.7.0 before 4.7.0.4 on Windows allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM Sterling Connect\=direct-4.5
IBM Sterling Connect\=direct-4.5.01
IBM Sterling Connect\=direct-4.6
IBM Sterling Connect\=direct-4.7

Event History

Nov 25, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:38 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:38 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5991?

CVE-2016-5991 has been classified with a medium severity level due to its potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-5991?

To mitigate CVE-2016-5991, upgrade IBM Sterling Connect:Direct to version 4.6.0.6 iFix008 or 4.7.0.4 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2016-5991?

CVE-2016-5991 affects local users of IBM Sterling Connect:Direct versions 4.5.00, 4.5.01, 4.6.0 prior to 4.6.0.6 iFix008, and 4.7.0 before 4.7.0.4 on Windows.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2016-5991?

CVE-2016-5991 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows local users to gain elevated privileges.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-5991?

No specific workaround is documented for CVE-2016-5991; the recommended action is to apply the necessary updates.

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