CVE-2016-9978: Infoleak

Published Apr 20, 2017
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Updated

IBM Curam Social Program Management 5.2, 6.0, and 7.0 could allow an authenticated attacker to disclose sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 120254.

Affected Software

39 affected components
IBM Curam Social Program Management=5.2-sp1
IBM Curam Social Program Management=5.2-sp4
IBM Curam Social Program Management=5.2-sp6
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.0
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.0-sp2
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.0.0
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.0.4.0
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.0.4.1
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.0.4.2
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.0.4.3
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.0.4.4
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.0.4.5
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.0.4.6
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.0.4.7
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.0.4.8
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.0.5
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.0.5.0
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.0.5.1
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.0.5.2
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.0.5.3
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.0.5.4
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.0.5.5
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.0.5.6
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.0.5.7
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.0.5.8
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.0.5.9
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.1.0.0
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.1.0.1
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.1.0.2
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.1.0.3
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.1.1.0
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.1.1.1
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.1.1.2
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.1.1.3
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.2.0.0
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.2.0.1
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.2.0.2
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.2.0.3
IBM Curam Social Program Management=7.0.0.0

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22001782

Event History

Apr 20, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9978?

CVE-2016-9978 has a moderate severity rating as it allows authenticated attackers to disclose sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-9978?

To fix CVE-2016-9978, you should apply the latest patches or updates provided by IBM for affected versions of IBM Curam Social Program Management.

3

Which versions of IBM Curam Social Program Management are affected by CVE-2016-9978?

CVE-2016-9978 affects IBM Curam Social Program Management versions 5.2, 6.0, and 7.0, including specific service packs.

4

Can CVE-2016-9978 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2016-9978 requires an authenticated user to exploit the vulnerability, limiting the attack vector.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-9978?

There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2016-9978 recommended, so applying security patches is the best approach.

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