CWE
295
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-7171

First published: Mon Dec 05 2016(Updated: )

NetApp Plug-in for Symantec NetBackup prior to version 2.0.1 makes use of a non-unique server certificate, making it vulnerable to impersonation.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
NetApp Plug-in<=2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-7171?

    CVE-2016-7171 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for impersonation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-7171?

    To fix CVE-2016-7171, upgrade the NetApp Plug-in for Symantec NetBackup to version 2.0.1 or later.

  • What does CVE-2016-7171 affect?

    CVE-2016-7171 affects versions of the NetApp Plug-in for Symantec NetBackup prior to 2.0.1.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-7171?

    CVE-2016-7171 is a certificate impersonation vulnerability due to the use of a non-unique server certificate.

  • Who is impacted by CVE-2016-7171?

    Organizations using versions of the NetApp Plug-in for Symantec NetBackup before 2.0.1 are impacted by CVE-2016-7171.

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