Vulnerability Description
The client in OpenAFS before 1.6.17 does not properly initialize the (1) AFSStoreStatus, (2) AFSStoreVolumeStatus, (3) VldbListByAttributes, and (4) ListAddrByAttributes structures, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive memory information by leveraging access to RPC call traffic.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openafs | Openafs | <= 1.6.16 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.openafs.org/pipermail/openafs-announce/2016/000496.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://www.openafs.org/dl/openafs/1.6.17/RELNOTES-1.6.17Vendor Advisory
- https://www.openafs.org/pages/security/OPENAFS-SA-2016-002.txtVendor Advisory
- https://lists.openafs.org/pipermail/openafs-announce/2016/000496.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://www.openafs.org/dl/openafs/1.6.17/RELNOTES-1.6.17Vendor Advisory
- https://www.openafs.org/pages/security/OPENAFS-SA-2016-002.txtVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-4536?
CVE-2016-4536 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The client in OpenAFS before 1.6.17 does not properly initialize the (1) AFSStoreStatus, (2) AFSStoreVolumeStatus, (3) VldbListByAttributes, and (4) ListAddrByAttributes structures, which might allow ...
How severe is CVE-2016-4536?
CVE-2016-4536 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-4536?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openafs Openafs.