CVE-2016-2860
First published: Fri May 13 2016(Updated: )
The newEntry function in ptserver/ptprocs.c in OpenAFS before 1.6.17 allows remote authenticated users from foreign Kerberos realms to bypass intended access restrictions and create arbitrary groups as administrators by leveraging mishandling of the creator ID.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| npm | <=1.6.16 | |
| Debian | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.openafs.org/?p=openafs.git;a=commitdiff;h=396240cf070a806b91fea81131d034e1399af1e0
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3569
- http://www.openafs.org/pages/security/OPENAFS-SA-2016-001.txt
- https://lists.openafs.org/pipermail/openafs-announce/2016/000496.html
- https://www.openafs.org/dl/openafs/1.6.17/RELNOTES-1.6.17
- http://git.openafs.org/?p=openafs.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=396240cf070a806b91fea81131d034e1399af1e0
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-2860?
CVE-2016-2860 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow unauthorized privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2860?
To fix CVE-2016-2860, upgrade OpenAFS to version 1.6.17 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-2860?
CVE-2016-2860 affects remote authenticated users from foreign Kerberos realms using OpenAFS versions prior to 1.6.17.
What impact does CVE-2016-2860 have?
CVE-2016-2860 allows attackers to bypass access restrictions and create arbitrary groups, potentially compromising system security.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-2860?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2016-2860; the recommended action is to update to the latest version.
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