CVE-2016-0917 Auth bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or read/write files by exploiting duplicate NTLM nonces in the SMB service of EMC VNX storage systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-0917?
CVE-2016-0917 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Sep 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The SMB service in EMC VNXe (VNXe3200 Operating Environment prior to 3.1.5.8711957 and VNXe3100/3150/3300 Operating Environment prior to 2.4.4.22638), VNX1 File OE before 7.1.80.3, VNX2 File OE before 8.1.9.155, and Celerra (all supported versions) does not prevent duplicate NTLM challenge-response nonces, which makes it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, or read or write to files, via a series of authentication requests, a related issue to CVE-2010-0231.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0917?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Emc Vnx1 Oe Firmware, Emc Vnx2 Oe Firmware, Emc Vnxe Oe Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0917?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-0917 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2016-0917 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-0917 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8g56-72qr-4pmv.