CVE-2016-5964

Description

IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance version 2.0.2 uses an inadequate account lockout setting that could allow a remote attacker to brute force account credentials.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.39%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Corporation Privileged Identity Manager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94308 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21994065 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5964?
CVE-2016-5964 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-5964?
To fix CVE-2016-5964, 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-2016-5964 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-5964 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-2016-5964?
CVE-2016-5964 affects IBM Corporation Privileged Identity Manager.
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