What is the severity of CVE-2016-8954?

CVE-2016-8954 has been classified with a medium severity due to the risk of unauthorized access to the Docker container or database.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8954?

To fix CVE-2016-8954, update to a version of IBM dashDB Local that does not utilize hard-coded credentials.

What are the affected versions of IBM dashDB Local for CVE-2016-8954?

The affected versions include IBM dashDB Local 1.0.0, 1.1.0, 1.1.1, 1.2.0, 1.2.1, 1.3.0, and 1.3.1.

Can CVE-2016-8954 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-8954 can be exploited remotely by an attacker to gain access to the system.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-8954?

The potential impacts of CVE-2016-8954 include unauthorized access to sensitive data and control over the Docker container.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-8954

critical

9.8

CWE

798

8/2/2017

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-8954

First published: Wed Feb 08 2017(Updated: )

IBM dashDB Local uses hard-coded credentials that could allow a remote attacker to gain access to the Docker container or database.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM dashDB Local	=1.0.0
IBM dashDB Local	=1.1.0
IBM dashDB Local	=1.1.1
IBM dashDB Local	=1.2.0
IBM dashDB Local	=1.2.1
IBM dashDB Local	=1.3.0
IBM dashDB Local	=1.3.1

Remedy

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21994471

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8954?
CVE-2016-8954 has been classified with a medium severity due to the risk of unauthorized access to the Docker container or database.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8954?
To fix CVE-2016-8954, update to a version of IBM dashDB Local that does not utilize hard-coded credentials.
What are the affected versions of IBM dashDB Local for CVE-2016-8954?
The affected versions include IBM dashDB Local 1.0.0, 1.1.0, 1.1.1, 1.2.0, 1.2.1, 1.3.0, and 1.3.1.
Can CVE-2016-8954 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-8954 can be exploited remotely by an attacker to gain access to the system.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-8954?
The potential impacts of CVE-2016-8954 include unauthorized access to sensitive data and control over the Docker container.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8954?
CVE-2016-8954 has been classified with a medium severity due to the risk of unauthorized access to the Docker container or database.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8954?
To fix CVE-2016-8954, update to a version of IBM dashDB Local that does not utilize hard-coded credentials.
What are the affected versions of IBM dashDB Local for CVE-2016-8954?
The affected versions include IBM dashDB Local 1.0.0, 1.1.0, 1.1.1, 1.2.0, 1.2.1, 1.3.0, and 1.3.1.
Can CVE-2016-8954 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-8954 can be exploited remotely by an attacker to gain access to the system.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-8954?
The potential impacts of CVE-2016-8954 include unauthorized access to sensitive data and control over the Docker container.