CVE-2016-2943 Information disclosure in n/a

Low 1.9 Published Updated

Local attackers can read log files to obtain sensitive information in IBM BigFix Remote Control.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2016-2943?

CVE-2016-2943 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Nov 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM BigFix Remote Control before 9.1.3 allows local users to obtain sensitive information by leveraging unspecified privileges to read a log file.

Weakness: CWE-532

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-2943?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Bigfix Remote Control.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2943?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-2943 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-2943 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-2943 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3qwg-mv8q-wh9c.

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