CVE-2016-5918

Name: CVE-2016-5918
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-08T22:59:00.603+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5918 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Tivoli Storage Manager HSM for Windows displays the encrypted Tivoli Storage Manager password in application trace output if the password access option is prompt and the password is changed.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager HSM for Windows displays the encrypted Tivoli Storage Manager password in application trace output if the password access option is prompt and the password is changed.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.30%

21.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager For Space Management	<= 7.1.4.1
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager For Space Management	7.1.0.0
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager For Space Management	<= 6.4.3.0
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager For Space Management	6.4.0.0
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager For Space Management	<= 6.3

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21988728Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92534Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21988728Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92534Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 8, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5918?

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager HSM for Windows displays the encrypted Tivoli Storage Manager password in application trace output if the password access option is prompt and the password is changed.

How severe is CVE-2016-5918?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5918 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5918?

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-2016-5918?

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Source: NVD / NIST