CVE-2016-8942
First published: Wed Feb 01 2017(Updated: )
IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center could allow an authenticated user with intimate knowledge of the system to edit a limited set of properties on the server.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Spectrum Control | =5.2.8 | |
| IBM Spectrum Control | =5.2.9 | |
| IBM Spectrum Control | =5.2.10 | |
| IBM Spectrum Control | =5.2.11 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center | =5.2.0 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center | =5.2.0.0 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center | =5.2.1.0 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center | =5.2.1.1 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center | =5.2.2.0 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center | =5.2.3.0 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center | =5.2.4.0 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center | =5.2.4.1 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center | =5.2.4.1_\+ | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center | =5.2.5.0 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center | =5.2.5.1 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center | =5.2.6.0 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center | =5.2.7.0 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center | =5.2.7.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-8942?
The severity of CVE-2016-8942 is rated as medium risk due to a potential insider threat allowing limited unauthorized access.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8942?
To fix CVE-2016-8942, update IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center and IBM Spectrum Control to the latest patched version.
Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2016-8942?
CVE-2016-8942 affects IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center versions 5.2.0 through 5.2.7.1 and IBM Spectrum Control versions 5.2.8 through 5.2.11.
Can CVE-2016-8942 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2016-8942 requires an authenticated user with intimate knowledge of the system to exploit the vulnerability.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-8942?
If exploited, CVE-2016-8942 could allow an authenticated user to modify system properties, potentially impacting system configuration and security.
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