CVE-2016-8973

Description

IBM Rhapsody DM 4.0, 5.0 and 6.0 contains an undisclosed vulnerability that may allow an authenticated user to upload infected malicious files to the server. IBM Reference #: 1999960.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.19%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Corporation Rational Rhapsody Design Manager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96826 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21999960 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8973?
CVE-2016-8973 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-8973?
To fix CVE-2016-8973, 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-2016-8973 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-8973 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-2016-8973?
CVE-2016-8973 affects IBM Corporation Rational Rhapsody Design Manager.
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