CVE-2016-8966

Description

IBM BigFix Inventory v9 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.22%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Corporation BigFix Inventory
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995023 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95138 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8966?
CVE-2016-8966 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-8966?
To fix CVE-2016-8966, 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-2016-8966 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-8966 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-2016-8966?
CVE-2016-8966 affects IBM Corporation BigFix Inventory.
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