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CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2016-5414

First published: Wed Jul 27 2016(Updated: )

FreeIPA 4.4.0 allows remote attackers to request an arbitrary SAN name for services.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Red Hat FreeIPA=4.4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-5414?

    CVE-2016-5414 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-5414?

    To fix CVE-2016-5414, upgrade FreeIPA to a version that includes the patch for this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2016-5414?

    CVE-2016-5414 affects FreeIPA version 4.4.0.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-5414?

    CVE-2016-5414 is a security bug that allows remote attackers to request arbitrary SAN names for services.

  • Can CVE-2016-5414 lead to further attacks?

    Yes, CVE-2016-5414 could potentially be exploited to impersonate services through arbitrary SAN name requests.

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