CVE-2016-8918: Medium severity IBM Integration Bus vulnerability
Published Feb 1, 2017
·Updated
IBM Integration Bus, under non default configurations, could allow a remote user to authenticate without providing valid credentials.
Affected Software
1 affected component
IBM Integration Bus=10.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Feb 1, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-8918?
CVE-2016-8918 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-8918?
To mitigate CVE-2016-8918, update your IBM Integration Bus to the latest version and review your authentication settings.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2016-8918?
CVE-2016-8918 affects users of IBM Integration Bus version 10.0 under non-default configurations.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8918?
CVE-2016-8918 is an authentication vulnerability that allows remote users to bypass credential checks.
5
What should I do if I cannot upgrade to mitigate CVE-2016-8918?
If unable to upgrade, carefully review and modify your authentication configurations to prevent unauthorized access.