CVE-2016-3059
CVE-2016-3059 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Storage Flashcopy Manager For Sql Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. 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-200.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
- CVSS v2: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-200
- Affected product: Ibm Tivoli Storage Flashcopy Manager For Sql Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Databases: Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server (aka IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases) 6.3 before 6.3.1.7 and 6.4 before 6.4.1.9 and Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for Microsoft SQL Server (aka IBM Spectrum Protect Snapshot) 3.1 before 3.1.1.7 and 3.2 before 3.2.1.9 allow local users to discover a cleartext SQL Server password by reading the Task List in the MMC GUI.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-3059?
- IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Databases: Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server (aka IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases) 6.3 before 6.3.1.7 and 6.4 before 6.4.1.9 and Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for Microsoft SQL Server (aka IBM Spectrum Protect Snapshot) 3.1 before 3.1.1.7 and 3.2 before 3.2.1.9 allow local users to discover a cleartext SQL Server password by reading the Task List in the MMC GUI.
- How severe is CVE-2016-3059?
- CVE-2016-3059 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2016-3059 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-3059?
- CVE-2016-3059 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Storage Flashcopy Manager For Sql Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-3059?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2016-3059 published?
- CVE-2016-3059 was published on 2016-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_flashcopy_manager_for_sql_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager_for_databases_data_protection_for_microsoft_sql_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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