CVE-2016-9165

Name: CVE-2016-9165
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-20T16:59:01.767+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9165 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The get_sessions servlet in CA Unified Infrastructure Management (formerly CA Nimsoft Monitor) before 8.5 and CA Unified Infrastructure Management Snap (formerly CA Nimsoft Monitor Snap) allows remote attackers to obtain active session ids and consequently bypass authentication or gain privileges via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 4.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The get_sessions servlet in CA Unified Infrastructure Management (formerly CA Nimsoft Monitor) before 8.5 and CA Unified Infrastructure Management Snap (formerly CA Nimsoft Monitor Snap) allows remote attackers to obtain active session ids and consequently bypass authentication or gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.34%

89.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ca	Unified Infrastructure Management	<= 8.47
Ca	Unified Infrastructure Management Snap	<= 8.47

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94257Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-606Third 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://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94257Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-606Third 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 20, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9165?

How severe is CVE-2016-9165?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9165 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9165?

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-2016-9165?

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Source: NVD / NIST