CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-6025

First published: Thu Oct 06 2016(Updated: )

The Configuration Manager in IBM Sterling Secure Proxy (SSP) 3.4.2 before 3.4.2.0 iFix 8 and 3.4.3 before 3.4.3.0 iFix 1 allows remote attackers to obtain access by leveraging an unattended workstation to conduct a post-logoff session-reuse attack involving a modified URL.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy=3.4.2.0
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy=3.4.2.0-ifix1
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy=3.4.2.0-ifix2
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy=3.4.2.0-ifix3
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy=3.4.2.0-ifix4
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy=3.4.2.0-ifix5
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy=3.4.2.0-ifix6
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy=3.4.2.0-ifix7
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy=3.4.3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-6025?

    CVE-2016-6025 has a medium severity level as it allows session-reuse attacks post user logoff.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-6025?

    To fix CVE-2016-6025, upgrade to IBM Sterling Secure Proxy version 3.4.2.0 iFix 8 or 3.4.3.0 iFix 1 or later.

  • What versions of IBM Sterling Secure Proxy are affected by CVE-2016-6025?

    CVE-2016-6025 affects IBM Sterling Secure Proxy versions prior to 3.4.2.0 iFix 8 and 3.4.3.0 iFix 1.

  • What type of attack is described in CVE-2016-6025?

    CVE-2016-6025 describes a post-logoff session-reuse attack that exploits an unattended workstation.

  • Can CVE-2016-6025 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2016-6025 can be exploited remotely by attackers leveraging an unattended workstation.

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