CVE-2016-0254

Name: CVE-2016-0254
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-07T17:29:00.21+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.90%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Cognos Business Intelligence	10.1.1
Ibm	Cognos Business Intelligence	10.2
Ibm	Cognos Business Intelligence	10.2.1
Ibm	Cognos Business Intelligence	10.2.1.1
Ibm	Cognos Business Intelligence	10.2.2

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22004036Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98971Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/110563VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22004036Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98971Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/110563VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 7, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-0254?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-0254?

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Source: NVD / NIST