What is the severity of CVE-2016-6649?

CVE-2016-6649 has been assigned a high severity level due to the potential for command injection and privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6649?

To fix CVE-2016-6649, upgrade to EMC RecoverPoint version 4.4.1.1 or later, or EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines version 5.0 or later.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-6649?

The potential impacts of CVE-2016-6649 include unauthorized access to sensitive data and complete control over the affected system due to privilege escalation.

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CVE-2016-6649

high

7.2

CWE

3/2/2017

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-6649: Command Injection

Q: Who is affected by CVE-2016-6649?

CVE-2016-6649 affects users of EMC RecoverPoint versions before 4.4.1.1 and EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines versions before 5.0.

Q: Can CVE-2016-6649 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-6649 can be exploited by a malicious administrator with configuration privileges, allowing for a potential remote attack.

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 multiple command injection vulnerabilities where a malicious administrator with configuration privileges may bypass the user interface and escalate his privileges to root.

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-2016-6649?
CVE-2016-6649 has been assigned a high severity level due to the potential for command injection and privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6649?
To fix CVE-2016-6649, upgrade to EMC RecoverPoint version 4.4.1.1 or later, or EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines version 5.0 or later.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-6649?
The potential impacts of CVE-2016-6649 include unauthorized access to sensitive data and complete control over the affected system due to privilege escalation.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-6649?
CVE-2016-6649 affects users of EMC RecoverPoint versions before 4.4.1.1 and EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines versions before 5.0.
Can CVE-2016-6649 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-6649 can be exploited by a malicious administrator with configuration privileges, allowing for a potential remote attack.

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