CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-0917

First published: Wed Sep 21 2016(Updated: )

The SMB service in EMC VNXe (VNXe3200 Operating Environment prior to 3.1.5.8711957 and VNXe3100/3150/3300 Operating Environment prior to 2.4.4.22638), VNX1 File OE before 7.1.80.3, VNX2 File OE before 8.1.9.155, and Celerra (all supported versions) does not prevent duplicate NTLM challenge-response nonces, which makes it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, or read or write to files, via a series of authentication requests, a related issue to CVE-2010-0231.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
EMC VNX1 OE Firmware
Emc Vnx2 Firmware
EMC VNXe OE Firmware
EMC VNX5200
Dell EMC VNX5400
EMC VNX5600
EMC VNX5800
Dell EMC VNXe1600
EMC VNXe3100
EMC VNXe3150
EMC VNXe3200
EMC VNXe3200
EMC VNXe3300

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-0917?

    CVE-2016-0917 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow unauthorized access through NTLM challenge-response vulnerabilities.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-0917?

    To fix CVE-2016-0917, upgrade the affected EMC VNXe or VNX firmware to the latest available version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2016-0917?

    CVE-2016-0917 affects EMC VNXe3200, VNXe3100/3150/3300, VNX1 File OE, VNX2 File OE and all versions of Celerra.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-0917?

    CVE-2016-0917 is a security vulnerability related to improper handling of NTLM authentication in the SMB service.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-0917?

    There is no official workaround for CVE-2016-0917; the recommended solution is to apply the firmware updates as soon as possible.

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