CVE-2016-8954 Hardcoded credentials in DashDB Local
Hard-coded credentials in IBM dashDB Local allow remote attackers to access the Docker container and database.
- 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-2016-8954?
CVE-2016-8954 is a critical vulnerability in IBM Corporation DashDB Local, published on 8 Feb 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
IBM dashDB Local uses hard-coded credentials that could allow a remote attacker to gain access to the Docker container or database.
Weakness: CWE-798
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-8954?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Dashdb Local.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8954?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-8954 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-8954 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-8954 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hq39-9265-mv3j.