CVE-2016-9568: Critical severity vmware carbon black vulnerability

Published Feb 19, 2018
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Updated

A security design issue can allow an unprivileged user to interact with the Carbon Black Sensor and perform unauthorized actions.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Carbonblack Carbon Black=5.1.1.60603

Event History

Feb 19, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9568?

CVE-2016-9568 is classified as a security design issue that can lead to unauthorized actions by unprivileged users.

2

How does CVE-2016-9568 affect Carbon Black users?

CVE-2016-9568 allows unprivileged users to interact with the Carbon Black Sensor, potentially compromising the security of the system.

3

What versions of Carbon Black are affected by CVE-2016-9568?

CVE-2016-9568 specifically affects Carbon Black version 5.1.1.60603.

4

What are the potential risks associated with CVE-2016-9568?

The risks include unauthorized actions being performed on the Carbon Black Sensor, which could lead to data breaches or system compromise.

5

How do I fix the vulnerability CVE-2016-9568?

To mitigate CVE-2016-9568, it is recommended to apply any available patches or updates from VMware for the affected Carbon Blackversion.

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