CVE-2016-9983: Infoleak

Published Jun 22, 2017

Updated

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 5.2 could allow an authenticated user with special privileges to view files that they should not have access to. IBM X-Force ID: 120275.

Affected Software

1 affected component

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator=5.2

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22004273

Event History

Jun 22, 2017

CVE Published

via MITRE·06:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·06:00 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9983?

CVE-2016-9983 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential unauthorized file access by privileged users.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9983?

To fix CVE-2016-9983, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by IBM for version 5.2.

What systems are affected by CVE-2016-9983?

CVE-2016-9983 specifically affects IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition version 5.2.

Who is at risk from CVE-2016-9983?

Authenticated users with special privileges are at risk from CVE-2016-9983 as they may gain unauthorized access to restricted files.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-9983?

CVE-2016-9983 is a file permission vulnerability that allows improper access to files in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator.