CVE-2016-6104 File upload in Key Lifecycle Manager

High 7.2 Published Updated

Remote attackers can upload arbitrary files to execute code on IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager due to improper file extension validation.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2016-6104?

CVE-2016-6104 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Key Lifecycle Manager, published on 7 Feb 2017. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 2.5, and 2.6 could allow a remote attacker to upload arbitrary files, caused by the improper validation of file extensions, which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-6104?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Security Key Lifecycle Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6104?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-6104 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-6104 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-6104 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Security Key Lifecycle Manager vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6jr6-qp52-8vfq.

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