Vulnerability Description
The Debian initrd script for the cryptsetup package 2:1.7.3-2 and earlier allows physically proximate attackers to gain shell access via many log in attempts with an invalid password.
CVSS Score
6.8
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cryptsetup Project | Cryptsetup | <= 2.1.7.3-2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://hmarco.org/bugs/CVE-2016-4484/CVE-2016-4484_cryptsetup_initrd_shell.htmlExploitMitigationTechnical Description
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/14/13Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/15/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/15/4Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/16/6Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94315
- https://gitlab.com/cryptsetup/cryptsetup/commit/ef8a7d82d8d3716ae9b58179590f7908Patch
- http://hmarco.org/bugs/CVE-2016-4484/CVE-2016-4484_cryptsetup_initrd_shell.htmlExploitMitigationTechnical Description
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/14/13Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/15/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/15/4Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/16/6Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94315
- https://gitlab.com/cryptsetup/cryptsetup/commit/ef8a7d82d8d3716ae9b58179590f7908Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-4484?
CVE-2016-4484 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The Debian initrd script for the cryptsetup package 2:1.7.3-2 and earlier allows physically proximate attackers to gain shell access via many log in attempts with an invalid password.
How severe is CVE-2016-4484?
CVE-2016-4484 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-4484?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cryptsetup Project Cryptsetup.