CVE-2016-4992: Infoleak
First published: Fri Jun 17 2016(Updated: )
389 Directory Server in Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 6 through 7, Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node 6 through 7, Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 6 through 7, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation 6 through 7 allows remote attackers to infer the existence of RDN component objects.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =7.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2594.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2765.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1347760
- https://github.com/389ds/389-ds-base/commit/0b932d4b926d46ac5060f02617330dc444e06da1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1347761
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1347763
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1170018&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1170018&action=edit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1347760#c1
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2594.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2765.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4992?
CVE-2016-4992 has a moderate severity rating, as it allows remote attackers to infer the existence of certain directory objects.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4992?
To mitigate CVE-2016-4992, apply the appropriate security patches provided by Red Hat for your affected version.
Which versions of Red Hat are affected by CVE-2016-4992?
CVE-2016-4992 affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop, HPC Node, Server, and Workstation versions 6 and 7.
Is CVE-2016-4992 a remote code execution vulnerability?
No, CVE-2016-4992 is not a remote code execution vulnerability; it involves information disclosure.
What are the implications of CVE-2016-4992 for data security?
CVE-2016-4992 can lead to unauthorized inference of directory service information, potentially compromising sensitive data.
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