CVE-2016-0214 File upload in BigFix Platform

High 7.8 Published 8 Feb 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can upload malicious files to IBM BigFix, requiring user interaction via phishing to execute the payload.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2016-0214?

CVE-2016-0214 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM Corporation BigFix Platform, published on 8 Feb 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager could allow a remote attacker to upload arbitrary files. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to upload a malicious file. The only way that file would be executed would be through a phishing attack to trick an unsuspecting victim to execute the file.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0214?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Bigfix Platform.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0214?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-0214 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-0214 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-0214 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m597-3rj8-q6hg.