CWE
287
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-0916

First published: Fri Jun 10 2016(Updated: )

EMC NetWorker 8.2.1.x and 8.2.2.x before 8.2.2.6 and 9.x before 9.0.0.6 mishandles authentication, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by leveraging access to a different NetWorker instance.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
NetWorker>=8.2.1.0<=8.2.1.8
NetWorker>=8.2.2.0<8.2.2.6
NetWorker>=9.0.0.0<9.0.0.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-0916?

    CVE-2016-0916 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote command execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-0916?

    To fix CVE-2016-0916, upgrade EMC NetWorker to version 8.2.2.6 or 9.0.0.6 or later.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2016-0916?

    CVE-2016-0916 affects EMC NetWorker versions 8.2.1.x, 8.2.2.x prior to 8.2.2.6, and 9.x prior to 9.0.0.6.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2016-0916 exploit?

    CVE-2016-0916 exploits improper authentication handling to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-0916?

    There are no definitive workarounds for CVE-2016-0916 besides applying the recommended updates to EMC NetWorker.

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