VDB-96379 · CVE-2016-2924 · BID 95973

IBM InfoSphere BigInsights cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM InfoSphere BigInsights. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-2924. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM InfoSphere BigInsights (Reporting Software) (the affected version unknown). It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. The summary by CVE is:

IBM Infosphere BigInsights is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a specially-crafted URL to execute script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.

The bug was discovered 01/23/2017. The weakness was shared 02/01/2017 with Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at ibm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-2924 since 03/09/2016. The attack can be launched remotely. A single authentication is necessary for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 9 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 95973†). The entry VDB-96383 is related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.4

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VulDB Temp Score: 3.5
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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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03/09/2016 🔍
01/23/2017 +320 days 🔍
01/30/2017 +7 days 🔍
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02/02/2017 +1 days 🔍
08/08/2020 +1283 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Organization: Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-2924 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-2924
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-96379
SecurityFocus: 95973 - IBM InfoSphere BigInsights CVE-2016-2924 Unspecified Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-2924 - IBM - InfoSphere BigInsights - Cross-Site Scripting Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/02/2017 11:49
Updated: 08/08/2020 20:42
Changes: 02/02/2017 11:49 (58), 08/08/2020 20:42 (7)
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Cache ID: 216:747:103

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