CVE-2016-9739

Description

IBM Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance stores user credentials in plain in clear text which can be read by a local user.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory securitytracker.com
Affected: IBM Corporation Identity Manager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037765 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21996761 vdb entry patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95326 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9739?
CVE-2016-9739 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-9739?
To fix CVE-2016-9739, 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-2016-9739 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-9739 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-2016-9739?
CVE-2016-9739 affects IBM Corporation Identity Manager.
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