What is the severity of CVE-2016-9985?

CVE-2016-9985 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive information in log files.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9985?

To fix CVE-2016-9985, ensure that log files are secured and sensitive information is not stored in a readable format.

Which versions of IBM Cognos are affected by CVE-2016-9985?

CVE-2016-9985 affects IBM Cognos Server versions 10.1.1 and 10.2.

What type of information is exposed in CVE-2016-9985?

CVE-2016-9985 exposes highly sensitive information that is stored in the log files of the affected IBM Cognos versions.

Who can access the sensitive information in CVE-2016-9985?

Any local user with access to the system can read the sensitive information exposed by CVE-2016-9985.

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CVE-2016-9985

medium

5.5

CWE

532

8/3/2017

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-9985

First published: Wed Mar 08 2017(Updated: )

IBM Cognos Server 10.1.1 and 10.2 stores highly sensitive information in log files that could be read by a local user. IBM Reference #: 1999671.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Cognos Business Intelligence	=10.1.1
IBM Cognos Business Intelligence	=10.2

Remedy

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21999671

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9985?
CVE-2016-9985 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive information in log files.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9985?
To fix CVE-2016-9985, ensure that log files are secured and sensitive information is not stored in a readable format.
Which versions of IBM Cognos are affected by CVE-2016-9985?
CVE-2016-9985 affects IBM Cognos Server versions 10.1.1 and 10.2.
What type of information is exposed in CVE-2016-9985?
CVE-2016-9985 exposes highly sensitive information that is stored in the log files of the affected IBM Cognos versions.
Who can access the sensitive information in CVE-2016-9985?
Any local user with access to the system can read the sensitive information exposed by CVE-2016-9985.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9985?
CVE-2016-9985 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive information in log files.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9985?
To fix CVE-2016-9985, ensure that log files are secured and sensitive information is not stored in a readable format.
Which versions of IBM Cognos are affected by CVE-2016-9985?
CVE-2016-9985 affects IBM Cognos Server versions 10.1.1 and 10.2.
What type of information is exposed in CVE-2016-9985?
CVE-2016-9985 exposes highly sensitive information that is stored in the log files of the affected IBM Cognos versions.
Who can access the sensitive information in CVE-2016-9985?
Any local user with access to the system can read the sensitive information exposed by CVE-2016-9985.