CVE-2016-9568: Critical severity vmware carbon black vulnerability
Published Feb 19, 2018
·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
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.