CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-5994: Infoleak

First published: Wed Feb 01 2017(Updated: )

IBM InfoSphere Information Server contains a vulnerability that would allow an authenticated user to browse any file on the engine tier, and examine its contents.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SAP Information Steward=11.5
IBM InfoSphere Information Server=11.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-5994?

    CVE-2016-5994 has been assigned a CVSS score indicating a moderate severity level due to potential unauthorized access to sensitive information.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-5994?

    To fix CVE-2016-5994, apply the latest security patches provided by IBM for InfoSphere Information Server version 11.5.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2016-5994?

    CVE-2016-5994 affects authenticated users of IBM InfoSphere Information Server version 11.5.

  • What are the implications of CVE-2016-5994?

    CVE-2016-5994 allows an authenticated user to browse and read any file on the engine tier, potentially leading to data leakage.

  • Is CVE-2016-5994 a zero-day vulnerability?

    No, CVE-2016-5994 is not a zero-day vulnerability as it has been publicly disclosed and patches are available from IBM.

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