CVE-2016-3059

Name: CVE-2016-3059
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-08-08T01:59:15.447+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3059 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Databases: Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server (aka IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases) 6.3 before 6.3.1.7 and 6.4 before 6.4.1.9 and Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for Microsoft SQL Server (aka IBM Spectrum Protect Snapshot) 3.1 before 3.1.1.7 and 3.2 before 3.2.1.9 allow local users to discover a cleartext SQL Server password by reading the Task List in the MMC GUI.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Databases: Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server (aka IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases) 6.3 before 6.3.1.7 and 6.4 before 6.4.1.9 and Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for Microsoft SQL Server (aka IBM Spectrum Protect Snapshot) 3.1 before 3.1.1.7 and 3.2 before 3.2.1.9 allow local users to discover a cleartext SQL Server password by reading the Task List in the MMC GUI.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.37%

28.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Flashcopy Manager For Sql Server	>= 3.1.0.0, <= 3.1.1.6
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Flashcopy Manager For Sql Server	>= 3.2.0.0, <= 3.2.1.8
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager For Databases Data Protection For Microsoft Sql Server	>= 6.3.0.0, <= 6.3.1.8
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager For Databases Data Protection For Microsoft Sql Server	>= 6.4.0.0, <= 6.4.1.8

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21987333Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036488Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21987333Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036488Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Aug 8, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3059?

How severe is CVE-2016-3059?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3059 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3059?

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