CVE-2016-0889 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Q: What is CVE-2016-0889?

CVE-2016-0889 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An HTTP servlet in vApp Manager in EMC Unisphere for VMAX Virtual Appliance before 8.2.0 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a crafted pathname.

Q: How severe is CVE-2016-0889?

CVE-2016-0889 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2016-0889?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dell Emc Unisphere.

Vulnerability Description

An HTTP servlet in vApp Manager in EMC Unisphere for VMAX Virtual Appliance before 8.2.0 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a crafted pathname.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Emc Unisphere	<= 8.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2016/Apr/83Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035580
http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2016/Apr/83Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035580

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-0889?

CVE-2016-0889 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An HTTP servlet in vApp Manager in EMC Unisphere for VMAX Virtual Appliance before 8.2.0 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a crafted pathname.

How severe is CVE-2016-0889?

CVE-2016-0889 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-0889?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dell Emc Unisphere.