CWE
199
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2016-5405

First published: Thu Jul 21 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 obtain user passwords.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-5405?

    CVE-2016-5405 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to obtain user passwords.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-5405?

    To fix CVE-2016-5405, apply the relevant security patches provided by Red Hat for the affected versions of the software.

  • Which platforms are affected by CVE-2016-5405?

    CVE-2016-5405 affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop, HPC Node, Server, and Workstation versions 6 and 7.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-5405?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2016-5405 include unauthorized access to user accounts, leading to data breaches or further exploitation.

  • Is CVE-2016-5405 being actively exploited in the wild?

    There are indications that CVE-2016-5405 has been targeted by attackers, emphasizing the need for immediate remediation.

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