CVE-2016-8967

5.5 MEDIUM
Published: February 01, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

IBM BigFix Inventory v9 9.2 stores user credentials in plain in clear text which can be read by a local user.

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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:L/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.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995019
Source: psirt@us.ibm.com
Mitigation Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95902
Source: psirt@us.ibm.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995019
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mitigation Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95902
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
15th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-255

Affected Vendors

oracle microsoft ibm hp linux

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