Vulnerability identifier: #VU6918

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3019

CWE-ID: CWE-261

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 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.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Security Verify Access: 9.0.0 - 9.0.3

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External links
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21988419

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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.