What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-5900?

CVE-2016-5900 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.9 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-5900?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2016-5900. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Tealeaf Customer Experience On Cloud Network Capture Add On CVE-2016-5900

MEDIUM

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2017-02-08 psirt@us.ibm.com

IBM Information Disclosure Tealeaf Customer Experience On Cloud Network Capture Add On

5.9

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.9 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Feb 08, 2017 - 22:59 cve.org

MEDIUM 5.9

DescriptionCVE.org

IBM Tealeaf Customer Experience on Cloud Network Capture Add-On could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly validate the TLS certificate. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques.

AnalysisAI

IBM Tealeaf Customer Experience on Cloud Network Capture Add-On could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly validate the TLS certificate. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. This Exposure of Sensitive Information vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. IBM Tealeaf Customer Experience on Cloud Network Capture Add-On could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly validate the TLS certificate. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. Affected products include: Ibm Tealeaf Customer Experience On Cloud Network Capture Add-On.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.