Security Bulletin
Summary
IBM License Metric Tool v9 and 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 Details
CVEID: CVE-2016-8977
DESCRIPTION: 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.
CVSS Base Score: 5.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/118914 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N)
Affected Products and Versions
IBM License Metric Tool v9
IBM BigFix Inventory v9
Remediation/Fixes
Upgrade to version 9.2.6 or later using the following procedure:
- In IBM Endpoint Manager console, expand IBM BigFix Inventory or IBM License Reporting (ILMT) node under Sites node in the tree panel.
- Click Fixlets and Tasks node. Fixlets and Tasks panel will be displayed on the right.
- In the Fixlets and Tasks panel locate Upgrade to the newest version of IBM BigFix Inventory 9.x or Upgrade to the newest version IBM License Metric Tool 9.x fixlet and run it against the computer that hosts your server.
Workarounds and Mitigations
- None
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References
Change History
9 December 2016: Original version published
*The CVSS Environment Score is customer environment specific and will ultimately impact the Overall CVSS Score. Customers can evaluate the impact of this vulnerability in their environments by accessing the links in the Reference section of this Security Bulletin.
Disclaimer
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Document Information
Modified date:
19 August 2022
UID
swg21995014