CVE-2016-4069: CSRF
First published: Thu Aug 25 2016(Updated: )
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Roundcube Webmail before 1.1.5 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of users for requests that download attachments and cause a denial of service (disk consumption) via unspecified vectors.
Credit: security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SUSE Linux | =42.1 | |
| barnraiser AROUNDMe | <=1.1.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-08/msg00079.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/23/4
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92654
- https://github.com/roundcube/roundcubemail/commit/4a408843b0ef816daf70a472a02b78cd6073a4d5
- https://github.com/roundcube/roundcubemail/commit/699af1e5206ed9114322adaa3c25c1c969640a53
- https://github.com/roundcube/roundcubemail/issues/4957
- https://github.com/roundcube/roundcubemail/releases/tag/1.1.5
- https://github.com/roundcube/roundcubemail/wiki/Changelog#release-115
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4069?
CVE-2016-4069 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing denial of service and unauthorized actions on behalf of users.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4069?
To fix CVE-2016-4069, you should upgrade to Roundcube Webmail version 1.1.5 or later, as this version addresses the CSRF vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-4069?
CVE-2016-4069 affects Roundcube Webmail versions up to 1.1.4 and openSUSE Leap 42.1 installations.
Can CVE-2016-4069 lead to data exposure?
While CVE-2016-4069 primarily can result in denial of service, it does pose a risk of unauthorized actions which could lead to inadvertent data exposure.
What is cross-site request forgery (CSRF) in relation to CVE-2016-4069?
In the context of CVE-2016-4069, CSRF allows attackers to exploit authenticated sessions to perform actions without the user's consent.
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