SB2016071112 - Sensitive information disclosure in IBM Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance



SB2016071112 - Sensitive information disclosure in IBM Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance

Published: July 11, 2016 Updated: July 12, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2016071112
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Sensitive information disclosure in IBM Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-0338)

The vulnerability allows a local user to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists in IBM Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance. A local user can obtain sensitive information including passwords in cleartext by examining configuration files and running processes.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in disclosure of authentication information.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.