CVE-2016-6093

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: June 08, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

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

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21997956
Source: psirt@us.ibm.com
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95985
Source: psirt@us.ibm.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/118172
Source: psirt@us.ibm.com
VDB Entry Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21997956
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95985
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/118172
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
VDB Entry Vendor Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.8%
75th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

ibm