CVE-2016-8980: XEE
First published: Wed Feb 01 2017(Updated: )
IBM BigFix Inventory v9 is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) error when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose highly sensitive information or consume all available memory resources.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM License Metric Tool | =9.2.0 | |
| HPE HP-UX | ||
| IBM AIX | ||
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | ||
| HCL BigFix Inventory | =9.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-8980?
CVE-2016-8980 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8980?
To fix CVE-2016-8980, upgrade to a version of IBM BigFix Inventory that addresses the XML External Entity Injection issue.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8980?
CVE-2016-8980 specifically affects IBM BigFix Inventory v9.2.0.
Can CVE-2016-8980 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-8980 can be exploited remotely by an attacker to consume memory resources or expose sensitive information.
What does CVE-2016-8980 exploit in IBM BigFix Inventory?
CVE-2016-8980 exploits an XML External Entity Injection vulnerability when processing XML data.
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