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CVE-2016-0254

UnknownEPSS 1.90%

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CVE-2016-0254 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Cognos Business Intelligence 10.1 and 10.2 is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) error when processing XML data. A remote authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to consume all available CPU resources and cause a denial of service. EPSS estimates a 1.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Cognos Business Intelligence 10.1 and 10.2 is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) error when processing XML data. A remote authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to consume all available CPU resources and cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 110563.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.90%

77.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IbmCognos Business Intelligence10.1.1
IbmCognos Business Intelligence10.2
IbmCognos Business Intelligence10.2.1
IbmCognos Business Intelligence10.2.1.1
IbmCognos Business Intelligence10.2.2

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Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-0254?
IBM Cognos Business Intelligence 10.1 and 10.2 is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) error when processing XML data. A remote authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to consume all available CPU resources and cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 110563.
How severe is CVE-2016-0254?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-0254 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0254?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST