Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-2908
IBM Single Sign On for Bluemix could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by a XML external entity (XXE) error when processing XML data by the XML parser. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to read arbitrary files on the system or cause a denial of service.
Vulnerability category: XML external entity (XXE) injectionDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2016-2908
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_8.0_firmware:8.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_8.0_firmware:8.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_8.0_firmware:8.0.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_8.0_firmware:8.0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_8.0_firmware:8.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_8.0_firmware:8.0.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_8.0_firmware:8.0.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_8.0_firmware:8.0.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_mobile_8.0_firmware:8.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_mobile_8.0_firmware:8.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_mobile_8.0_firmware:8.0.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_mobile_8.0_firmware:8.0.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_mobile_8.0_firmware:8.0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_mobile_8.0_firmware:8.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_mobile_8.0_firmware:8.0.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_mobile_8.0_firmware:8.0.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_9.0_firmware:9.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_9.0_firmware:9.0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_9.0_firmware:9.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-2908
0.95%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 74 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-2908
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.4
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:P |
10.0
|
4.9
|
NIST | |
|
9.1
|
CRITICAL | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H |
3.9
|
5.2
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-2908
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The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-2908
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95295
IBM Security Access Manager Products CVE-2016-2908 Information Disclosure VulnerabilityVDB Entry;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995531
IBM Security Bulletin: IBM Security Access Manager appliances are affected by an XML External Entity vulnerability (CVE-2016-2908)Patch;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038506
IBM Tivoli Federated Identity Manager XML External Entity Processing Flaw Lets Remote Users Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information - SecurityTracker
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