CWE
275
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-9869

First published: Fri Jan 06 2017(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in EMC ScaleIO versions before 2.0.1.1. Incorrect permissions on the SCINI driver may allow a low-privileged local attacker to modify the configuration and render the ScaleIO Data Client (SDC) server unavailable.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Dell EMC ScaleIO<=2.0.1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-9869?

    CVE-2016-9869 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized modification of configuration by low-privileged local attackers.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-9869?

    To fix CVE-2016-9869, upgrade EMC ScaleIO to version 2.0.1.1 or later to ensure proper permissions on the SCINI driver.

  • What kind of attacks are possible with CVE-2016-9869?

    CVE-2016-9869 may allow low-privileged local attackers to modify the ScaleIO Data Client configuration, impacting availability.

  • Which EMC ScaleIO versions are affected by CVE-2016-9869?

    EMC ScaleIO versions before 2.0.1.1 are affected by CVE-2016-9869, specifically those up to and including version 2.0.1.0.

  • Is there a risk to network security from CVE-2016-9869?

    Yes, CVE-2016-9869 poses a risk to network security as it can lead to denial of service for the ScaleIO Data Client by allowing configuration changes.

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