8.1
CWE
284
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-6098

First published: Thu Jun 08 2017(Updated: )

IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 2.0.1, 2.5, and 2.6 specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager=2.5.0.0
IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager=2.5.0.1
IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager=2.5.0.2
IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager=2.5.0.3
IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager=2.5.0.4
IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager=2.5.0.5
IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager=2.5.0.6
IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager=2.5.0.7
IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager=2.6.0.0
IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager=2.6.0.1
IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager=2.6.0.2
IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager=2.0.1
IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager=2.0.1.1
IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager=2.0.1.2
IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager=2.0.1.3
IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager=2.0.1.4
IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager=2.0.1.5
IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager=2.0.1.6
IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager=2.0.1.7
IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager=2.0.1.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-6098?

    CVE-2016-6098 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to improper permission settings.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-6098?

    To fix CVE-2016-6098, ensure that permissions for the security-critical resources are correctly configured to restrict unauthorized access.

  • Which versions of IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager are affected by CVE-2016-6098?

    CVE-2016-6098 affects IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager versions 2.0.1, and 2.5 through 2.6.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-6098?

    CVE-2016-6098 is a permissions-related vulnerability that allows unintended actors to read or modify a security-critical resource.

  • What impact does CVE-2016-6098 have on the affected systems?

    The impact of CVE-2016-6098 is that unauthorized users may gain access to sensitive information or modify critical security settings.

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