What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-5918?

CVE-2016-5918 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.7 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-5918?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2016-5918. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Tivoli Storage Manager For Space Management CVE-2016-5918

MEDIUM

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

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

Microsoft IBM Information Disclosure Tivoli Storage Manager For Space Management

4.7

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.7 MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Feb 08, 2017 - 22:59 cve.org

MEDIUM 4.7

DescriptionCVE.org

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager HSM for Windows displays the encrypted Tivoli Storage Manager password in application trace output if the password access option is prompt and the password is changed.

AnalysisAI

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager HSM for Windows displays the encrypted Tivoli Storage Manager password in application trace output if the password access option is prompt and the password is changed. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.7). 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 Tivoli Storage Manager HSM for Windows displays the encrypted Tivoli Storage Manager password in application trace output if the password access option is prompt and the password is changed. Affected products include: Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager For Space Management.

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.