SB2016092302 - Directory traversal in IBM AIX
Published: September 23, 2016 Updated: September 29, 2016
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016092302
Severity
Medium
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Information Disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-6038)
The vulnerability allows a remote user to obtain data on the target system.The weakess exists due to directory traversal flaw in the Eclipse Help component shipped by the Tivoli Lightweight Infrastructure (LWI). Submission of specially crafted URL, containing directory traversal sequences allows remote attackers to view arbitrary files on the target system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in access to sensitive information on the vulnerable system.
Remediation
Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.