CVE-2016-2076: High severity vmware vcenter vulnerability

Published Apr 15, 2016
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Updated

Client Integration Plugin (CIP) in VMware vCenter Server 5.5 U3a, U3b, and U3c and 6.0 before U2; vCloud Director 5.5.5; and vRealize Automation Identity Appliance 6.2.4 before 6.2.4.1 mishandles session content, which allows remote attackers to hijack sessions via a crafted web site.

Affected Software

6 affected components
VMware vCenter Server<=6.0
VMware vCenter Server=5.5-3a
VMware vCenter Server=5.5-3b
VMware vCenter Server=5.5-u3c
VMware Vcloud Automation Identity Appliance=6.2.4
VMware vCloud Director=5.5.5

Event History

Apr 15, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2076?

CVE-2016-2076 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for allowing remote session hijacking.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-2076?

To mitigate CVE-2016-2076, users should upgrade VMware vCenter Server, vCloud Director, and vRealize Automation Identity Appliance to the latest patched versions.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2016-2076?

CVE-2016-2076 affects VMware vCenter Server versions 5.5 U3a, U3b, and U3c, vCloud Director 5.5.5, and vRealize Automation Identity Appliance 6.2.4 before 6.2.4.1.

4

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2016-2076?

CVE-2016-2076 can be exploited through crafted websites that facilitate session hijacking of affected VMware products.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-2076?

Currently, applying the available patches is the recommended approach to address CVE-2016-2076, as there are no known effective workarounds.

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