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.

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.

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.

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2016-5991?

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

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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CVE-2016-5991

medium

4.5

CWE

264

25/11/2016

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-5991

First published: Fri Nov 25 2016(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.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Sterling Connect:Direct	=direct-4.5
IBM Sterling Connect:Direct	=direct-4.5.01
IBM Sterling Connect:Direct	=direct-4.6
IBM Sterling Connect:Direct	=direct-4.7

Remedy

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT16911

Remedy

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21989807

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Frequently Asked Questions

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