CVE-2016-5849 Information disclosure in n/a

Low 2.5 Published 4 Jul 2016 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Local attackers can access sensitive configuration data in Siemens SICAM PAS by stopping the database, requiring vendor patches.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2016-5849?

CVE-2016-5849 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Jul 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Siemens SICAM PAS through 8.07 allows local users to obtain sensitive configuration information by leveraging database stoppage.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-5849?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Siemens Sicam Pas\/Pqs.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5849?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-5849 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-5849 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-5849 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-47qc-ch82-95fv.