Vulnerability identifier: #VU6863

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-8939

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Spectrum Protect Server
Server applications / Web servers

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain passwords on the target system.

The weakness exists due to storing of password information in the Windows Registry. A local attacker can obtain important data.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in information disclosure.

Mitigation

To eliminate exposure to this vulnerability, refer to the Technote:

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22000998

Vulnerable software versions

Spectrum Protect Server: 6.3 - 8.1

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External links
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22003738

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.