CVE-2016-6093

Description

IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.36%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21997956 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95985 third party advisory vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/118172 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6093?
CVE-2016-6093 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-6093?
To fix CVE-2016-6093, 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-2016-6093 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-6093 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-2016-6093?
CVE-2016-6093 affects IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager.
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