SB2016071111 - A weak password algorithm in IBM Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance
Published: July 11, 2016 Updated: July 12, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016071111
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) A weak password algorithm in IBM Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-0330)
CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to the system.
The vulnerability exists due to weak password algorithm in IBM Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance. This allows users to create insecure passwords. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to the system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in disclosure of user information.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.