CVE-2016-0266 Weak cryptography in n/a
IBM AIX and VIOS use outdated TLS versions by default, allowing man-in-the-middle attackers to intercept sensitive information.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-0266?
CVE-2016-0266 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 8 Aug 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1, and 7.2 and VIOS 2.2.x do not default to the latest TLS version, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-254
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0266?
It affects 2 products.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0266?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-0266 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-0266 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-0266 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Aix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mcgf-p4mp-v794.