8.1
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-3998

First published: Mon Jul 03 2017(Updated: )

NetApp AltaVault 4.1 and earlier allows man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain sensitive information, gain privileges, or cause a denial of service via vectors related to the SMB protocol.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
NetApp AltaVault<=4.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-3998?

    CVE-2016-3998 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for information disclosure, privilege escalation, and denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-3998?

    To address CVE-2016-3998, upgrade your NetApp AltaVault to version 4.2 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2016-3998?

    CVE-2016-3998 affects NetApp AltaVault versions 4.1 and earlier.

  • What type of attack is associated with CVE-2016-3998?

    CVE-2016-3998 is associated with man-in-the-middle attacks that exploit vulnerabilities in the SMB protocol.

  • What impact can CVE-2016-3998 have on my system?

    CVE-2016-3998 can lead to sensitive information being exposed, unauthorized privilege escalation, or denial of service, compromising system security.

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