CVE-2016-0906 Missing authorization in n/a
Authenticated users can read or delete directories via the web-restore interface in Avamar Data Store and Virtual Edition.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-0906?
CVE-2016-0906 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Jul 2016. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The web-restore interface in Avamar Data Store (ADS) and Avamar Virtual Edition (AVE) in EMC Avamar through 7.1.2 and 7.2.x through 7.2.1 allows remote authenticated users to read or delete directories via a Linux backup-restore operation.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0906?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Emc Avamar.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0906?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-0906 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2016-0906 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-0906 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c992-c45f-f56p.