CVE-2016-8998
CVE-2016-8998 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- CVSS v2: 6.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Server 7.1 could allow an authenticated user with TSM administrator privileges to cause a buffer overflow using a specially crafted SQL query and execute arbitrary code on the server. IBM Reference #: 1998747.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-8998?
- IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Server 7.1 could allow an authenticated user with TSM administrator privileges to cause a buffer overflow using a specially crafted SQL query and execute arbitrary code on the server. IBM Reference #: 1998747.
- How severe is CVE-2016-8998?
- CVE-2016-8998 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-8998 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-8998?
- CVE-2016-8998 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-8998?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2016-8998 published?
- CVE-2016-8998 was published on 2017-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (17)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:7.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:7.1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:7.1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:7.1.1.100:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:7.1.1.200:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:7.1.1.300:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:7.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:7.1.3.000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:7.1.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:7.1.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:7.1.3.100:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:7.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:7.1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:7.1.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:7.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:7.1.5.200:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:7.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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