What is the severity of CVE-2016-5992?

CVE-2016-5992 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can affect system availability.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5992?

To fix CVE-2016-5992, upgrade IBM Sterling Connect:Direct to version 4.6.0.6 iFix008 or 4.7.0.4 or later.

Which versions of IBM Sterling Connect:Direct are affected by CVE-2016-5992?

CVE-2016-5992 affects IBM Sterling Connect:Direct versions 4.5.00, 4.5.01, 4.6.0 before 4.6.0.6, and 4.7.0 before 4.7.0.4.

Who can exploit the CVE-2016-5992 vulnerability?

CVE-2016-5992 can be exploited by local users on affected Windows systems.

What is the nature of the attack vector for CVE-2016-5992?

The attack vector for CVE-2016-5992 is unspecified, allowing local users to cause a denial of service.

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CVE-2016-5992

low

2.5

25/11/2016

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-5992

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 cause a denial of service 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-2016-5992?
CVE-2016-5992 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can affect system availability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5992?
To fix CVE-2016-5992, upgrade IBM Sterling Connect:Direct to version 4.6.0.6 iFix008 or 4.7.0.4 or later.
Which versions of IBM Sterling Connect:Direct are affected by CVE-2016-5992?
CVE-2016-5992 affects IBM Sterling Connect:Direct versions 4.5.00, 4.5.01, 4.6.0 before 4.6.0.6, and 4.7.0 before 4.7.0.4.
Who can exploit the CVE-2016-5992 vulnerability?
CVE-2016-5992 can be exploited by local users on affected Windows systems.
What is the nature of the attack vector for CVE-2016-5992?
The attack vector for CVE-2016-5992 is unspecified, allowing local users to cause a denial of service.

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