CVE-2016-6059

Name: CVE-2016-6059
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-01T20:59:02.083+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6059 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM InfoSphere Information Server is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) error when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose highly sensitive information or consume all available memory resources.. EPSS estimates a 1.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) error when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose highly sensitive information or consume all available memory resources.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.52%

71.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Infosphere Datastage	11.3
Ibm	Infosphere Datastage	11.3.1
Ibm	Infosphere Datastage	11.5
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server	11.3
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server	11.3.1
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server	11.5
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server On Cloud	11.5

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21991683Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94032Technical Description, VDB Entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21991683Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94032Technical Description, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6059?

How severe is CVE-2016-6059?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6059 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6059?

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