CVE-2016-0266
CVE-2016-0266 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Vios with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-254.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-254
- Affected product: Ibm Vios
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-0266?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2016-0266?
- CVE-2016-0266 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2016-0266 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-0266?
- CVE-2016-0266 primarily affects Ibm Vios. In total, 37 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-0266?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2016-0266 published?
- CVE-2016-0266 was published on 2016-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV86116
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV86117
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV86118
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV86119
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV86120
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV86132
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92150
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036467
- https://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/nettcp_advisory2.asc
Affected products (37)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.3.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.3.51:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.3.52:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.3.60:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.3.70:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.4.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.4.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.4.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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