#VU6918 Information disclosure in IBM Security Verify Access - CVE-2016-3019
Published: June 6, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU6918
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3019
CWE-ID: CWE-261
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
IBM Security Verify Access
IBM Security Verify Access
Software vendor:
IBM Corporation
IBM Corporation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.
The weakness exists due to use of weak cryptographic algorithms for password stash files. A remote attacker can decrypt highly sensitive information.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in passwords disclosure.
The weakness exists due to use of weak cryptographic algorithms for password stash files. A remote attacker can decrypt highly sensitive information.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in passwords disclosure.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.