CVE-2016-6111
UnknownEPSS 2.08%
Last modified
CVE-2016-6111 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Curam Social Program Management 6.0 and 7.0 are 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 2.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM Curam Social Program Management 6.0 and 7.0 are 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. IBM Reference #: 2000833.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Curam Social Program Management | 5.2 | Sp1 |
| Ibm | Curam Social Program Management | 6.0 | — |
| Ibm | Curam Social Program Management | 6.0.0 | — |
| Ibm | Curam Social Program Management | 6.0.4.0 | — |
| Ibm | Curam Social Program Management | 6.0.4.1 | — |
| Ibm | Curam Social Program Management | 6.0.4.2 | — |
| Ibm | Curam Social Program Management | 6.0.4.3 | — |
| Ibm | Curam Social Program Management | 6.0.4.4 | — |
| Ibm | Curam Social Program Management | 6.0.4.5 | — |
| Ibm | Curam Social Program Management | 6.0.4.6 | — |
| Ibm | Curam Social Program Management | 6.0.4.7 | — |
| Ibm | Curam Social Program Management | 6.0.4.8 | — |
| Ibm | Curam Social Program Management | 6.0.5 | — |
| Ibm | Curam Social Program Management | 6.0.5.0 | — |
| Ibm | Curam Social Program Management | 6.0.5.1 | — |
| Ibm | Curam Social Program Management | 6.0.5.2 | — |
| Ibm | Curam Social Program Management | 6.0.5.3 | — |
| Ibm | Curam Social Program Management | 6.0.5.4 | — |
| Ibm | Curam Social Program Management | 6.0.5.5 | — |
| Ibm | Curam Social Program Management | 6.0.5.6 | — |
| Ibm | Curam Social Program Management | 6.0.5.7 | — |
| Ibm | Curam Social Program Management | 6.0.5.8 | — |
| Ibm | Curam Social Program Management | 6.0.5.9 | — |
| Ibm | Curam Social Program Management | 6.1.0.0 | — |
| Ibm | Curam Social Program Management | 6.1.0.1 | — |
| Ibm | Curam Social Program Management | 6.1.0.2 | — |
| Ibm | Curam Social Program Management | 6.1.0.3 | — |
| Ibm | Curam Social Program Management | 6.1.1.0 | — |
| Ibm | Curam Social Program Management | 6.1.1.1 | — |
| Ibm | Curam Social Program Management | 6.1.1.2 | — |
| Ibm | Curam Social Program Management | 6.1.1.3 | — |
| Ibm | Curam Social Program Management | 6.2.0.0 | — |
| Ibm | Curam Social Program Management | 6.2.0.1 | — |
| Ibm | Curam Social Program Management | 6.2.0.2 | — |
| Ibm | Curam Social Program Management | 6.2.0.3 | — |
| Ibm | Curam Social Program Management | 7.0.0.0 | — |
References
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22000833Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97244Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22000833Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97244Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-6111?
IBM Curam Social Program Management 6.0 and 7.0 are 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. IBM Reference #: 2000833.
How severe is CVE-2016-6111?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6111 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6111?
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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