Microsoft · Windows · CVE-2016-8939
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (IBM Spectrum Protect) versions 7.1 and 8.1
**Description**
The issue concerns the storage of password information in the Windows Registry by IBM Tivoli Storage Manager clients/agents in a manner that can be compromised.
**Recommendations**
For versions 7.1 and 8.1, consider restricting access to the Windows Registry to minimize the risk of exploitation.
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.