Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-8966
IBM BigFix Inventory v9 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques.
Vulnerability category: Information leak
Products affected by CVE-2016-8966
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:license_metric_tool:9.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*When used together with: Linux » Linux Kernel
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:bigfix_inventory:9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-8966
0.22%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 41 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-8966
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.3
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
8.6
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2.9
|
NIST | |
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5.9
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
2.2
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3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-8966
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The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-8966
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995023
IBM Security Bulletin: Vulnerability due to a missing HTTP Strict Transport Security header affects IBM License Metric Tool v9.x and IBM BigFix Inventory v9.x (CVE-2016-8966)Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95138
IBM License Metric Tool and BigFix Inventory CVE-2016-8966 Information Disclosure VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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