CVE-2016-5918

Description

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager HSM for Windows displays the encrypted Tivoli Storage Manager password in application trace output if the password access option is prompt and the password is changed.

Category

4.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.12%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Corporation Tivoli Storage Manager HSM for Windows
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21988728 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92534 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5918?
CVE-2016-5918 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-5918?
To fix CVE-2016-5918, 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-2016-5918 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-5918 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-2016-5918?
CVE-2016-5918 affects IBM Corporation Tivoli Storage Manager HSM for Windows.
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