CVE-2016-8998

high-risk
Published 2017-02-24

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.

Do I need to act?

~
2.4% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
7
CVSS 7.2/10 High
NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Vendors

Ibm
50
/ 100
high-risk
Severity 26/34 · High
Exploitability 5/34 · Minimal
Exposure 19/34 · Moderate