CVE-2016-8963

CVE-2016-8963 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm License Metric Tool 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Description

IBM BigFix Inventory v9 stores potentially sensitive information in log files that could be read by a local user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8963?
IBM BigFix Inventory v9 stores potentially sensitive information in log files that could be read by a local user.
How severe is CVE-2016-8963?
CVE-2016-8963 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-2016-8963 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8963?
CVE-2016-8963 primarily affects Ibm License Metric Tool. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8963?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-8963 published?
CVE-2016-8963 was published on 2017-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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