CVE-2016-5416: Infoleak

Published Jun 23, 2016
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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 read the default Access Control Instructions.

Other sources

It was found that 389 Directory Server is vulnerable to a flaw in which the default ACI (Access control instructions) could be read by an anonymous user. This could lead to leakage of sensitive information.

Reference: https://fedorahosted.org/389/ticket/48852

Red Hat

Affected Software

8 affected components
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Hpc Node=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Hpc Node=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0

Event History

Jun 23, 2016
Data Sourced
04:03 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 8, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5416?

CVE-2016-5416 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-5416?

To fix CVE-2016-5416, apply the security patch provided by Red Hat for your affected version of the Directory Server.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-5416?

CVE-2016-5416 affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop, HPC Node, Server, and Workstation versions 6.0 through 7.0.

4

Can CVE-2016-5416 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-5416 can be exploited remotely by attackers to read the default Access Control Instructions.

5

What impact does CVE-2016-5416 have on security?

CVE-2016-5416 could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive configuration data, compromising the security of the affected systems.

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