CVE-2016-5758: CSRF

Published Mar 23, 2017
·
Updated

A cross site request forgery protection mechanism in NetIQ Access Manager 4.1 before 4.1.2 Hot Fix 1 and 4.2 before 4.2.2 could be circumvented by repeated uploads causing a high load.

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-2016-5758?

CVE-2016-5758 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential risk of cross-site request forgery exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-5758?

To fix CVE-2016-5758, update NetIQ Access Manager to version 4.1.2 Hot Fix 1 or 4.2.2.

3

What is the main impact of CVE-2016-5758?

The main impact of CVE-2016-5758 is the circumvention of the cross-site request forgery protection mechanism, allowing for potential malicious activity.

4

Which versions of NetIQ Access Manager are affected by CVE-2016-5758?

NetIQ Access Manager versions 4.1, 4.1-sp1, 4.1-sp2, 4.2, and 4.2-sp1 are affected by CVE-2016-5758.

5

Is there a temporary mitigation for CVE-2016-5758 before applying the patch?

There are no specific temporary mitigations mentioned for CVE-2016-5758, so applying the appropriate patch is recommended.

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