CVE-2016-2908

Name: CVE-2016-2908
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-01T20:59:00.3+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2908 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Single Sign On for Bluemix could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by a XML external entity (XXE) error when processing XML data by the XML parser. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to read arbitrary files on the system or cause a denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 3.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Single Sign On for Bluemix could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by a XML external entity (XXE) error when processing XML data by the XML parser. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to read arbitrary files on the system or cause a denial of service.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.39%

87.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Access Manager 9.0 Firmware	9.0.0
Ibm	Security Access Manager 9.0 Firmware	9.0.0.1
Ibm	Security Access Manager 9.0 Firmware	9.0.1.0
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Mobile 8.0 Firmware	8.0.0.1
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Mobile 8.0 Firmware	8.0.0.2
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Mobile 8.0 Firmware	8.0.0.3
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Mobile 8.0 Firmware	8.0.0.5
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Mobile 8.0 Firmware	8.0.1.0
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Mobile 8.0 Firmware	8.0.1.2
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Mobile 8.0 Firmware	8.0.1.3
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Mobile 8.0 Firmware	8.0.1.4
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Web 8.0 Firmware	8.0.0.1
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Web 8.0 Firmware	8.0.0.2
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Web 8.0 Firmware	8.0.0.3
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Web 8.0 Firmware	8.0.0.5
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Web 8.0 Firmware	8.0.1.0
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Web 8.0 Firmware	8.0.1.2
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Web 8.0 Firmware	8.0.1.3
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Web 8.0 Firmware	8.0.1.4

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995531Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95295Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038506
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995531Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95295Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038506

Timeline

Published: Feb 1, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2908?

How severe is CVE-2016-2908?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2908 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2908?

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-2016-2908?

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Source: NVD / NIST