Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-8977
IBM BigFix Inventory v9 could disclose sensitive information to an unauthorized user using HTTP GET requests. This information could be used to mount further attacks against the system.
Vulnerability category: Information leak
Products affected by CVE-2016-8977
- 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-2016-8977
0.06%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 26 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-8977
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
10.0
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2.9
|
NIST | |
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5.3
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N |
3.9
|
1.4
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-8977
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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-2016-8977
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995014
IBM Security Bulletin: Vulnerability in HTTP request processing affects IBM License Metric Tool v9 and IBM BigFix Inventory v9 (CVE-2016-8977)Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95308
IBM License Metric Tool and BigFix Inventory CVE-2016-8977 Information Disclosure VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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