How severe is CVE-2016-0371?

CVE-2016-0371 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-0371 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0371?

CVE-2016-0371 affects Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0371?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-0371 published?

CVE-2016-0371 was published on 2017-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0371

CVE-2016-0371 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 1.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager
Published: 2017-02-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) password may be displayed in plain text via application trace output while application tracing is enabled.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0371?: The Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) password may be displayed in plain text via application trace output while application tracing is enabled.
How severe is CVE-2016-0371?: CVE-2016-0371 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-0371 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0371?: CVE-2016-0371 affects Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0371?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-0371 published?: CVE-2016-0371 was published on 2017-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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