CVE-2016-6042
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CVE-2016-6042 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM AppScan Enterprise Edition could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by improper handling of objects in memory. By persuading a victim to open specially-crafted content, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system in the same context as the victim.. EPSS estimates a 2.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM AppScan Enterprise Edition could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by improper handling of objects in memory. By persuading a victim to open specially-crafted content, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system in the same context as the victim.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Security Appscan | 9.0.0.0 |
| Ibm | Security Appscan | 9.0.0.1 |
| Ibm | Security Appscan | 9.0.1.0 |
| Ibm | Security Appscan | 9.0.1.1 |
| Ibm | Security Appscan | 9.0.2.0 |
| Ibm | Security Appscan | 9.0.2.1 |
| Ibm | Security Appscan | 9.0.3.0 |
| Ibm | Security Appscan | 9.0.3.1 |
References
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995118Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995118Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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