CVE-2016-6084

Name: CVE-2016-6084
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-01T20:59:02.27+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6084 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM BigFix Platform could allow an attacker on the local network to crash the BES server using a specially crafted XMLSchema request.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM BigFix Platform could allow an attacker on the local network to crash the BES server using a specially crafted XMLSchema request.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.53%

40.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Bigfix Platform	9.0
Ibm	Bigfix Platform	9.1

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21996339Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95286Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21996339Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95286Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6084?

IBM BigFix Platform could allow an attacker on the local network to crash the BES server using a specially crafted XMLSchema request.

How severe is CVE-2016-6084?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6084 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6084?

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-2016-6084?

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Source: NVD / NIST