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CVE-2016-2861

UnknownEPSS 1.05%

Last modified

CVE-2016-2861 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM WebSphere eXtreme Scale 7.1.0 before 7.1.0.3, 7.1.1 before 7.1.1.1, 8.5 before 8.5.0.3, and 8.6 before 8.6.0.8 does not properly encrypt data, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.. EPSS estimates a 1.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM WebSphere eXtreme Scale 7.1.0 before 7.1.0.3, 7.1.1 before 7.1.1.1, 8.5 before 8.5.0.3, and 8.6 before 8.6.0.8 does not properly encrypt data, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.05%

59.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IbmWebsphere Extreme Scale7.1.0
IbmWebsphere Extreme Scale7.1.0.2
IbmWebsphere Extreme Scale7.1.1
IbmWebsphere Extreme Scale8.5.0
IbmWebsphere Extreme Scale8.5.0.1
IbmWebsphere Extreme Scale8.5.0.2
IbmWebsphere Extreme Scale8.6.0
IbmWebsphere Extreme Scale8.6.0.0
IbmWebsphere Extreme Scale8.6.0.1
IbmWebsphere Extreme Scale8.6.0.2
IbmWebsphere Extreme Scale8.6.0.3
IbmWebsphere Extreme Scale8.6.0.4
IbmWebsphere Extreme Scale8.6.0.5
IbmWebsphere Extreme Scale8.6.0.6
IbmWebsphere Extreme Scale8.6.0.7

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2861?
IBM WebSphere eXtreme Scale 7.1.0 before 7.1.0.3, 7.1.1 before 7.1.1.1, 8.5 before 8.5.0.3, and 8.6 before 8.6.0.8 does not properly encrypt data, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.
How severe is CVE-2016-2861?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2861 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2861?
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-2016-2861?

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Source: NVD / NIST