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CVE-2016-8998

UnknownEPSS 1.70%

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CVE-2016-8998 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Server 7.1 could allow an authenticated user with TSM administrator privileges to cause a buffer overflow using a specially crafted SQL query and execute arbitrary code on the server. IBM Reference #: 1998747.. EPSS estimates a 1.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Server 7.1 could allow an authenticated user with TSM administrator privileges to cause a buffer overflow using a specially crafted SQL query and execute arbitrary code on the server. IBM Reference #: 1998747.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.70%

74.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IbmTivoli Storage Manager7.1.1
IbmTivoli Storage Manager7.1.1.1
IbmTivoli Storage Manager7.1.1.2
IbmTivoli Storage Manager7.1.1.100
IbmTivoli Storage Manager7.1.1.200
IbmTivoli Storage Manager7.1.1.300
IbmTivoli Storage Manager7.1.3
IbmTivoli Storage Manager7.1.3.000
IbmTivoli Storage Manager7.1.3.1
IbmTivoli Storage Manager7.1.3.2
IbmTivoli Storage Manager7.1.3.100
IbmTivoli Storage Manager7.1.4
IbmTivoli Storage Manager7.1.4.1
IbmTivoli Storage Manager7.1.4.2
IbmTivoli Storage Manager7.1.5
IbmTivoli Storage Manager7.1.5.200
IbmTivoli Storage Manager7.1.7

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8998?
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Server 7.1 could allow an authenticated user with TSM administrator privileges to cause a buffer overflow using a specially crafted SQL query and execute arbitrary code on the server. IBM Reference #: 1998747.
How severe is CVE-2016-8998?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8998 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8998?
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