3.7
LOW
CVE-2016-2953
IBM Connections SSL Downgrade Vulnerability
Description

IBM Connections 4.0 through CR4, 4.5 through CR5, and 5.0 before CR4 does not require SSL, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive cleartext information by sniffing the network.

INFO

Published Date :

Nov. 30, 2016, 11:59 a.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 30, 2016, 8:35 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

1.4

Exploitability Score :

2.2
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2016-2953 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Ibm connections
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2016-2953.

URL Resource
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1LO90268 Broken Link
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1LO90295 Broken Link
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21990888 Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94415 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2016-2953 vulnerability over time.

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  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Nov. 30, 2016

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CPE Configuration Configuration 1 OR *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:connections:5.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:connections:4.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:connections:4.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N)
    Added CVSS V3 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
    Changed Reference Type http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1LO90295 No Types Assigned http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1LO90295 Broken Link
    Changed Reference Type http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94415 No Types Assigned http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94415 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
    Changed Reference Type http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21990888 No Types Assigned http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21990888 Vendor Advisory, Patch
    Changed Reference Type http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1LO90268 No Types Assigned http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1LO90268 Broken Link
    Added CWE CWE-310
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.12 }} 0.00%

score

0.44615

percentile

CVSS30 - Vulnerability Scoring System
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