CVE-2016-2922

Description

IBM Rational ClearQuest 8.0 through 8.0.1.9 and 9.0 through 9.0.1.3 (CQ OSLC linkages, EmailRelay) fails to check the SSL certificate against the requested hostname. It is subject to a man-in-the-middle attack with an impersonating server observing all the data transmitted to the real server. IBM X-Force ID: 113353.

Category

3.7
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.15%
Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Rational ClearQuest
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10718377 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/113353 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2922?
CVE-2016-2922 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-2922?
To fix CVE-2016-2922, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-2922 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-2922 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-2922?
CVE-2016-2922 affects IBM Rational ClearQuest.
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