7.5
CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2016-5416: Infoleak

First published: Thu Jun 23 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 read the default Access Control Instructions.

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-2016-5416?

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Can CVE-2016-5416 be exploited remotely?

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

  • 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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