Vulnerability identifier: #VU6917

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3051

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Security Verify Access
Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target server.

The weakness exists due to improper privilege controls. A remote attacker can access some privileged functionality of the server.

Mitigation
Update to version 9.0.3.0.
http://www-01.ibm.com/software/passportadvantage/pacustomers.html

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Security Verify Access: 9.0.0 - 9.0.2

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External links
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995724

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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