CVE-2016-5927

Name: CVE-2016-5927
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-09-12T10:59:02.647+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5927 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Space Management (aka Spectrum Protect for Space Management) 6.3.x before 6.3.2.6, 6.4.x before 6.4.3.3, and 7.1.x before 7.1.6, when certain dsmsetpw tracing is configured, allows local users to discover an encrypted password by reading application-trace output.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Space Management (aka Spectrum Protect for Space Management) 6.3.x before 6.3.2.6, 6.4.x before 6.4.3.3, and 7.1.x before 7.1.6, when certain dsmsetpw tracing is configured, allows local users to discover an encrypted password by reading application-trace output.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.1th 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	6.3.0
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager For Space Management	6.3.2
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager For Space Management	6.4.0
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager For Space Management	6.4.0.0
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager For Space Management	6.4.1
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager For Space Management	6.4.2
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager For Space Management	6.4.3
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager For Space Management	7.1.0
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager For Space Management	7.1.1
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager For Space Management	7.1.2
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager For Space Management	7.1.3
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager For Space Management	7.1.4

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT15203Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21989006Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92723
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT15203Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21989006Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92723

Timeline

Published: Sep 12, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5927?

How severe is CVE-2016-5927?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5927 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5927?

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