CVE-2016-4984 — MEDIUM (4.7)

Vulnerability Description

/usr/libexec/openldap/generate-server-cert.sh in openldap-servers sets weak permissions for the TLS certificate, which allows local users to obtain the TLS certificate by leveraging a race condition between the creation of the certificate, and the chmod to protect it.

CVSS Score

4.7

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openldap	Openldap-Servers	All versions
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-362

References

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1346120Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1346120Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-4984?

CVE-2016-4984 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). /usr/libexec/openldap/generate-server-cert.sh in openldap-servers sets weak permissions for the TLS certificate, which allows local users to obtain the TLS certificate by leveraging a race condition b...

How severe is CVE-2016-4984?

CVE-2016-4984 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-4984?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openldap Openldap-Servers, Redhat Enterprise Linux.