What is the severity of CVE-2016-9977?

CVE-2016-9977 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for session hijacking.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9977?

To remediate CVE-2016-9977, ensure that session identifiers are invalidated properly upon logout or session expiration.

Is CVE-2016-9977 present in all versions of IBM Maximo Asset Management?

CVE-2016-9977 affects specific versions of IBM Maximo Asset Management, namely 7.1, 7.5, and 7.6.

Can CVE-2016-9977 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-9977 can be exploited by remote attackers to hijack a user's session.

Who is affected by CVE-2016-9977?

Users of IBM Maximo Asset Management versions 7.1, 7.5, and 7.6, as well as IBM Maximo Asset Management Essentials versions 7.1 and 7.5, are affected by CVE-2016-9977.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-9977

high

8.8

CWE

7/6/2017

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-9977: Input Validation

First published: Wed Jun 07 2017(Updated: )

IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.1, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote attacker to hijack a user's session, caused by the failure to invalidate an existing session identifier. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain access to another user's session. IBM X-Force ID: 120253.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Maximo Asset Management	=7.1
IBM Maximo Asset Management	=7.5
IBM Maximo Asset Management	=7.6
IBM Maximo Asset Management Essentials	=7.1
IBM Maximo Asset Management Essentials	=7.5

Remedy

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22003981

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9977?
CVE-2016-9977 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for session hijacking.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9977?
To remediate CVE-2016-9977, ensure that session identifiers are invalidated properly upon logout or session expiration.
Is CVE-2016-9977 present in all versions of IBM Maximo Asset Management?
CVE-2016-9977 affects specific versions of IBM Maximo Asset Management, namely 7.1, 7.5, and 7.6.
Can CVE-2016-9977 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-9977 can be exploited by remote attackers to hijack a user's session.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-9977?
Users of IBM Maximo Asset Management versions 7.1, 7.5, and 7.6, as well as IBM Maximo Asset Management Essentials versions 7.1 and 7.5, are affected by CVE-2016-9977.

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