CVE-2016-9168: Input Validation
First published: Thu Mar 23 2017(Updated: )
A missing X-Frame-Options header in the NDS Utility Monitor in NDSD in Novell eDirectory before 9.0.2 could be used by remote attackers for clickjacking.
Credit: meissner@suse.de
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microfocus eDirectory | <=9.0.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9168?
CVE-2016-9168 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for clickjacking attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9168?
To fix CVE-2016-9168, you should upgrade Novell eDirectory to version 9.0.2 or later where the X-Frame-Options header is implemented.
What impact does CVE-2016-9168 have on my system?
CVE-2016-9168 allows remote attackers to perform clickjacking attacks, potentially compromising user actions within the affected application.
Is CVE-2016-9168 present in all versions of Novell eDirectory?
No, CVE-2016-9168 only affects Novell eDirectory versions prior to 9.0.2.
How can I verify if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2016-9168?
You can verify vulnerability by checking if the X-Frame-Options header is missing in the responses from the NDS Utility Monitor.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/description
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/event
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/novell
- canonical/microfocus edirectory
- version/microfocus edirectory/9.0.1