CVE-2016-5752: Infoleak

Published Mar 23, 2017
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Updated

The SAML2 implementation in Identity Server in NetIQ Access Manager 4.1 before 4.1.2 HF1 and 4.2 before 4.2.2 was handling unsigned SAML requests incorrectly, leaking results to a potentially malicious "Assertion Consumer Service URL" instead of the original requester.

Affected Software

5 affected components
NetIQ Access Manager=4.1
NetIQ Access Manager=4.1-sp1
NetIQ Access Manager=4.1-sp2
NetIQ Access Manager=4.2
NetIQ Access Manager=4.2-sp1

Event History

Mar 23, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:36 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:36 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5752?

CVE-2016-5752 has been assigned a medium severity level due to its potential for unauthorized information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-5752?

To fix CVE-2016-5752, you should upgrade to NetIQ Access Manager version 4.1.2 HF1 or 4.2.2 or later.

3

What versions of NetIQ Access Manager are affected by CVE-2016-5752?

Versions 4.1, 4.1 SP1, 4.1 SP2, 4.2, and 4.2 SP1 of NetIQ Access Manager are affected by CVE-2016-5752.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-5752?

CVE-2016-5752 is a security vulnerability related to the handling of unsigned SAML requests.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2016-5752?

The impact of CVE-2016-5752 is the leakage of results to a potentially malicious "Assertion Consumer Service URL" instead of the legitimate requestor.

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