Vulnerability Description
EMC NetWorker 8.2.1.x and 8.2.2.x before 8.2.2.6 and 9.x before 9.0.0.6 mishandles authentication, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by leveraging access to a different NetWorker instance.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Emc | Networker | >= 8.2.1.0, <= 8.2.1.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2016/Jun/43Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036075Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2016/Jun/43Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036075Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-0916?
CVE-2016-0916 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). EMC NetWorker 8.2.1.x and 8.2.2.x before 8.2.2.6 and 9.x before 9.0.0.6 mishandles authentication, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by leveraging access to a different NetWo...
How severe is CVE-2016-0916?
CVE-2016-0916 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-2016-0916?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Emc Networker.