What is the severity of CVE-2016-6648?

CVE-2016-6648 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for sensitive information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6648?

To fix CVE-2016-6648, upgrade EMC RecoverPoint to version 4.4.1.1 or later, or EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines to version 5.0 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2016-6648?

CVE-2016-6648 affects users running EMC RecoverPoint versions prior to 4.4.1.1 and EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines versions prior to 5.0.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-6648?

CVE-2016-6648 is a sensitive information disclosure vulnerability caused by incorrect permissions on a system file.

Can a malicious administrator exploit CVE-2016-6648?

Yes, a malicious administrator with configuration privileges can exploit CVE-2016-6648 to access sensitive information.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-6648

medium

4.4

CWE

275

3/2/2017

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-6648

First published: Fri Feb 03 2017(Updated: )

EMC RecoverPoint versions before 4.4.1.1 and EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines versions before 5.0 are affected by sensitive information disclosure vulnerability as a result of incorrect permissions set on a sensitive system file. A malicious administrator with configuration privileges may access this sensitive system file and compromise the affected system.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
EMC RecoverPoint Appliance	<=4.4.1.0
EMC RecoverPoint	<=4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6648?
CVE-2016-6648 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for sensitive information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6648?
To fix CVE-2016-6648, upgrade EMC RecoverPoint to version 4.4.1.1 or later, or EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines to version 5.0 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-6648?
CVE-2016-6648 affects users running EMC RecoverPoint versions prior to 4.4.1.1 and EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines versions prior to 5.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-6648?
CVE-2016-6648 is a sensitive information disclosure vulnerability caused by incorrect permissions on a system file.
Can a malicious administrator exploit CVE-2016-6648?
Yes, a malicious administrator with configuration privileges can exploit CVE-2016-6648 to access sensitive information.

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