CVE-2016-9164

Name: CVE-2016-9164
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-07T15:59:00.437+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9164 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in diag.jsp file in CA Unified Infrastructure Management (formerly CA Nimsoft Monitor) 8.4 SP1 and earlier and CA Unified Infrastructure Management Snap (formerly CA Nimsoft Monitor Snap) allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 5.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in diag.jsp file in CA Unified Infrastructure Management (formerly CA Nimsoft Monitor) 8.4 SP1 and earlier and CA Unified Infrastructure Management Snap (formerly CA Nimsoft Monitor Snap) allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.39%

91.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Ca	Unified Infrastructure Management	<= 8.4	Sp1

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/139661/CA-Unified-Infrastructure-Management-Bypass-Traversal-Disclosure.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Nov/55Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94257Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-607Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.ca.com/us/services-support/ca-support/ca-support-online/product-content/recommended-reading/security-notices/ca20161109-01-security-notice-for-ca-unified-infrastructure-mgmt.htmlVendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/139661/CA-Unified-Infrastructure-Management-Bypass-Traversal-Disclosure.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Nov/55Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94257Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-607Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.ca.com/us/services-support/ca-support/ca-support-online/product-content/recommended-reading/security-notices/ca20161109-01-security-notice-for-ca-unified-infrastructure-mgmt.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 7, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9164?

How severe is CVE-2016-9164?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9164 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9164?

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