CVE-2016-1499: Infoleak
First published: Fri Jan 08 2016(Updated: )
ownCloud Server before 8.0.10, 8.1.x before 8.1.5, and 8.2.x before 8.2.2 allow remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information from a directory listing and possibly cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via the force parameter to index.php/apps/files/ajax/scan.php.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ownCloud | <=8.0.9 | |
| ownCloud | =8.1.0 | |
| ownCloud | =8.1.1 | |
| ownCloud | =8.1.3 | |
| ownCloud | =8.1.4 | |
| ownCloud | =8.2.0 | |
| ownCloud | =8.2.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135158/ownCloud-8.2.1-8.1.4-8.0.9-Information-Exposure.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537244/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537556/100/0/threaded
- https://owncloud.org/security/advisory/?id=oc-sa-2016-002
- https://www.syss.de/fileadmin/dokumente/Publikationen/Advisories/SYSS-2015-062.txt
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-1499?
CVE-2016-1499 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for information exposure and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1499?
To mitigate CVE-2016-1499, upgrade your ownCloud server to version 8.0.10, 8.1.5, or 8.2.2 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-1499?
CVE-2016-1499 affects ownCloud Server versions earlier than 8.0.10, 8.1.x before 8.1.5, and 8.2.x before 8.2.2.
What types of attacks can CVE-2016-1499 enable?
CVE-2016-1499 can allow remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information and potentially consume excessive CPU resources, leading to denial of service.
Can I patch CVE-2016-1499 without upgrading?
There is no known patch for CVE-2016-1499, so upgrading to the recommended versions is necessary to fully address the vulnerability.
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