CVE-2016-9693: Input Validation

Published Mar 7, 2017
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Updated

IBM Business Process Manager 7.5, 8.0, and 8.5 has a file download capability that is vulnerable to a set of attacks. Ultimately, an attacker can cause an unauthenticated victim to download a malicious payload. An existing file type restriction can be bypassed so that the payload might be considered executable and cause damage on the victim's machine. IBM Reference #: 1998655.

Affected Software

74 affected components
IBM Business Process Manager=7.5.0.0
IBM Business Process Manager=7.5.0.0
IBM Business Process Manager=7.5.0.0
IBM Business Process Manager=7.5.0.0
IBM Business Process Manager=7.5.0.1
IBM Business Process Manager=7.5.0.1
IBM Business Process Manager=7.5.0.1
IBM Business Process Manager=7.5.0.1
IBM Business Process Manager=7.5.1.0
IBM Business Process Manager=7.5.1.0
IBM Business Process Manager=7.5.1.0
IBM Business Process Manager=7.5.1.0
IBM Business Process Manager=7.5.1.1
IBM Business Process Manager=7.5.1.1
IBM Business Process Manager=7.5.1.1
IBM Business Process Manager=7.5.1.1
IBM Business Process Manager=7.5.1.2
IBM Business Process Manager=7.5.1.2
IBM Business Process Manager=7.5.1.2
IBM Business Process Manager=7.5.1.2
IBM Business Process Manager=8.0.0.0
IBM Business Process Manager=8.0.0.0
IBM Business Process Manager=8.0.0.0
IBM Business Process Manager=8.0.0.0
IBM Business Process Manager=8.0.1.0
IBM Business Process Manager=8.0.1.0
IBM Business Process Manager=8.0.1.0
IBM Business Process Manager=8.0.1.0
IBM Business Process Manager=8.0.1.1
IBM Business Process Manager=8.0.1.1
IBM Business Process Manager=8.0.1.1
IBM Business Process Manager=8.0.1.1
IBM Business Process Manager=8.0.1.2
IBM Business Process Manager=8.0.1.2
IBM Business Process Manager=8.0.1.2
IBM Business Process Manager=8.0.1.2
IBM Business Process Manager=8.0.1.3
IBM Business Process Manager=8.0.1.3
IBM Business Process Manager=8.0.1.3
IBM Business Process Manager=8.0.1.3
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.0.0
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.0.0
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.0.0
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.0.0
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.0.1
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.0.1
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.0.1
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.0.1
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.0.2
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.0.2
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.0.2
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.0.2
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.5.0
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.5.0
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.5.0
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.5.0
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.6.0
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.6.0
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.6.0
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.6.0
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.6.2
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.6.2
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.6.2
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.6.2
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.7.0
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.7.0
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.7.0
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.7.0
IBM WebSphere=7.2
IBM WebSphere=7.2.0.1
IBM WebSphere=7.2.0.2
IBM WebSphere=7.2.0.3
IBM WebSphere=7.2.0.4
IBM WebSphere=7.2.0.5

Event History

Mar 7, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9693?

CVE-2016-9693 has a medium severity rating, allowing an attacker to trick users into downloading malicious files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-9693?

To fix CVE-2016-9693, it is recommended to apply the latest patches provided by IBM for the affected versions of the Business Process Manager.

3

What versions of IBM Business Process Manager are affected by CVE-2016-9693?

CVE-2016-9693 affects IBM Business Process Manager versions 7.5, 8.0, and 8.5.

4

Can CVE-2016-9693 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-9693 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to perform unauthorized actions on a vulnerable system.

5

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2016-9693?

No, CVE-2016-9693 can be exploited by an unauthenticated user, making it critical to address promptly.

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