Vulnerability Description
libvirt before 2.0.0 improperly disables password checking when the password on a VNC server is set to an empty string, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and establish a VNC session by connecting to the server.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Libvirt | <= 1.3.5 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-07/msg00054.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-07/msg00055.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-08/msg00024.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2577.html
- http://security.libvirt.org/2016/0001.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3613
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91562
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1180092
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3576-1/
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-07/msg00054.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-07/msg00055.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-08/msg00024.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2577.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-5008?
CVE-2016-5008 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). libvirt before 2.0.0 improperly disables password checking when the password on a VNC server is set to an empty string, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and establish a VNC sessi...
How severe is CVE-2016-5008?
CVE-2016-5008 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-2016-5008?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Libvirt, Debian Debian Linux.