7.5
CWE
254
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-3997

First published: Mon Jul 03 2017(Updated: )

NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP allows man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain sensitive information, gain privileges, or cause a denial of service by leveraging failure to enable SMB signing enforcement in its default state.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Data ONTAP=8.3.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-3997?

    CVE-2016-3997 is considered a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation by man-in-the-middle attackers.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-3997?

    To fix CVE-2016-3997, ensure that SMB signing enforcement is enabled in the NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP configuration.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2016-3997?

    CVE-2016-3997 affects NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP version 8.3.1.

  • What could happen if CVE-2016-3997 is exploited?

    If exploited, CVE-2016-3997 could allow attackers to obtain sensitive information, gain unauthorized privileges, or cause a denial of service.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-3997?

    Yes, a possible workaround for CVE-2016-3997 is to manually enable SMB signing enforcement in the affected system's settings.

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