CVE-2016-3116: CRLF Injection

Published Mar 22, 2016
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Updated

CRLF injection vulnerability in Dropbear SSH before 2016.72 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended shell-command restrictions via crafted X11 forwarding data.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Dropbear Ssh Project Dropbear Ssh<=2015.71

Event History

Mar 22, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-3116?

CVE-2016-3116 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for remote authenticated users to execute unauthorized commands.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-3116?

To fix CVE-2016-3116, upgrade Dropbear SSH to version 2016.72 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2016-3116?

CVE-2016-3116 affects Dropbear SSH versions prior to 2016.72 used by remote authenticated users.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-3116?

CVE-2016-3116 is a CRLF injection vulnerability that allows command bypass.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2016-3116?

The impact of CVE-2016-3116 includes the potential for remote authenticated users to circumvent shell-command restrictions.

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