CVE-2016-1597: Critical severity netiq access governance suite vulnerability
Published Mar 23, 2017
·Updated
A logged-in user in NetIQ Access Governance Suite 6.0 through 6.4 could escalate privileges to administrator.
Affected Software
5 affected components
NetIQ Access Governance Suite=6.0
NetIQ Access Governance Suite=6.1
NetIQ Access Governance Suite=6.2
NetIQ Access Governance Suite=6.3
NetIQ Access Governance Suite=6.4
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Mar 23, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:36 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:36 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-1597?
CVE-2016-1597 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-1597?
To resolve CVE-2016-1597, update your NetIQ Access Governance Suite to the latest version that mitigates this vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2016-1597?
CVE-2016-1597 affects users of NetIQ Access Governance Suite versions 6.0 through 6.4.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-1597?
CVE-2016-1597 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows logged-in users to gain administrator rights.
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When was CVE-2016-1597 disclosed?
CVE-2016-1597 was disclosed in 2016, impacting the security of NetIQ Access Governance Suite.