CVE-2016-9839: Infoleak

Published Dec 8, 2016
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Updated

In MapServer before 7.0.3, OGR driver error messages are too verbose and may leak sensitive information if data connection fails.

Affected Software

1 affected component
OSGeo MapServer<=7.0.2

Event History

Dec 8, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:08 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:08 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9839?

CVE-2016-9839 is considered to have a medium severity due to potential information leakage.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-9839?

To fix CVE-2016-9839, upgrade MapServer to version 7.0.3 or later.

3

What vulnerabilities does CVE-2016-9839 address?

CVE-2016-9839 addresses vulnerabilities related to verbose error messages that can leak sensitive information.

4

What software is affected by CVE-2016-9839?

CVE-2016-9839 affects MapServer versions prior to 7.0.3.

5

Is CVE-2016-9839 still a risk in newer versions of MapServer?

No, CVE-2016-9839 is not a risk in MapServer versions 7.0.3 and later.

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