CVE-2016-8974

Name: CVE-2016-8974
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-23T16:59:00.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8974 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Rhapsody DM 4.0, 5.0 and 6.0 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 1.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Rhapsody DM 4.0, 5.0 and 6.0 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. IBM Reference #: 1997798.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.22%

64.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Rational Rhapsody Design Manager	4.0
Ibm	Rational Rhapsody Design Manager	4.0.1
Ibm	Rational Rhapsody Design Manager	4.0.2
Ibm	Rational Rhapsody Design Manager	4.0.3
Ibm	Rational Rhapsody Design Manager	4.0.4
Ibm	Rational Rhapsody Design Manager	4.0.5
Ibm	Rational Rhapsody Design Manager	4.0.6
Ibm	Rational Rhapsody Design Manager	4.0.7
Ibm	Rational Rhapsody Design Manager	5.0
Ibm	Rational Rhapsody Design Manager	5.0.1
Ibm	Rational Rhapsody Design Manager	5.0.2
Ibm	Rational Rhapsody Design Manager	6.0
Ibm	Rational Rhapsody Design Manager	6.0.1
Ibm	Rational Rhapsody Design Manager	6.0.2

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21997798Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21997798Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 23, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8974?

How severe is CVE-2016-8974?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8974 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8974?

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