Vulnerability Description
yast2-users before 3.1.47, as used in SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 SP1, does not properly set empty password fields in /etc/shadow during an AutoYaST installation when the profile does not contain inst-sys users, which might allow attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Suse | Yast2 | All versions |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 12 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 12 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit | 12 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00051.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00007.html
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=974220
- https://build.opensuse.org/request/show/388020
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00051.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00007.html
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=974220
- https://build.opensuse.org/request/show/388020
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1601?
CVE-2016-1601 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). yast2-users before 3.1.47, as used in SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 SP1, does not properly set empty password fields in /etc/shadow during an AutoYaST installation when the profile does not contain inst-sy...
How severe is CVE-2016-1601?
CVE-2016-1601 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-2016-1601?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Suse Yast2, Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop, Suse Linux Enterprise Server, Suse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit.