CVE-2016-0957: High severity adobe dispatcher vulnerability

Published Feb 10, 2016
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Updated

Dispatcher before 4.1.5 in Adobe Experience Manager 5.6.1, 6.0.0, and 6.1.0 does not properly implement a URL filter, which allows remote attackers to bypass dispatcher rules via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Adobe Dispatcher<=4.1.4
Adobe Experience Manager=5.6.1
Adobe Experience Manager=6.0.0
Adobe Experience Manager=6.1.0
Apple iOS and macOS
Linux Kernel
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Feb 10, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-0957?

CVE-2016-0957 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-0957?

To remediate CVE-2016-0957, upgrade Adobe Dispatcher to version 4.1.5 or later and Adobe Experience Manager to a non-vulnerable version.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2016-0957?

CVE-2016-0957 affects Adobe Dispatcher versions prior to 4.1.5 and Adobe Experience Manager versions 5.6.1, 6.0.0, and 6.1.0.

4

Can an attacker exploit CVE-2016-0957 remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-0957 allows remote attackers to bypass dispatcher rules due to improper URL filtering.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-0957?

There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2016-0957; the recommended action is to apply the available updates.

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