CVE-2016-3059

6.2 MEDIUM
Published: August 08, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Databases: Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server (aka IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases) 6.3 before 6.3.1.7 and 6.4 before 6.4.1.9 and Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for Microsoft SQL Server (aka IBM Spectrum Protect Snapshot) 3.1 before 3.1.1.7 and 3.2 before 3.2.1.9 allow local users to discover a cleartext SQL Server password by reading the Task List in the MMC GUI.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21987333
Source: psirt@us.ibm.com
Mitigation Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036488
Source: psirt@us.ibm.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21987333
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mitigation Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036488
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
6.2 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
17th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

ibm