CVE-2016-8916

Name: CVE-2016-8916
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-05-05T19:29:00.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8916 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Tivoli Storage Manager 5.5, 6.1-6.4, and 7.1 stores password information in a log file that could be read by a local user when a set password command is issued. IBM X-Force ID: 118472.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager 5.5, 6.1-6.4, and 7.1 stores password information in a log file that could be read by a local user when a set password command is issued. IBM X-Force ID: 118472.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.31%

22.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	<= 6.3
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	6.4.0.0
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	6.4.1
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	6.4.1.0
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	6.4.2
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	6.4.2.100
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	6.4.2.200
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	6.4.2.500
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	6.4.2.600
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	6.4.3
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	6.4.3.1
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	7.1
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	7.1..5.100
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	7.1.0.1
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	7.1.0.2
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	7.1.0.3
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	7.1.1
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	7.1.1.1
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	7.1.1.2
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	7.1.1.100
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	7.1.1.200
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	7.1.1.300
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	7.1.3
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	7.1.3.000
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	7.1.3.1
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	7.1.3.2
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	7.1.3.100
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	7.1.4
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	7.1.4.1
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	7.1.4.2
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	7.1.5
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	7.1.5.200
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	7.1.6
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	7.1.6.2
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	7.1.6.3
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Manager	7.1.6.4

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21998166Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98335Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21998166Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98335Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: May 5, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8916?

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager 5.5, 6.1-6.4, and 7.1 stores password information in a log file that could be read by a local user when a set password command is issued. IBM X-Force ID: 118472.

How severe is CVE-2016-8916?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8916 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8916?

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-2016-8916?

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Source: NVD / NIST