CVE-2016-0922 Auth bypass in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can gain unauthorized access to EMC ViPR SRM via brute-force attacks due to missing login attempt restrictions.

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-2016-0922?

CVE-2016-0922 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Sep 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

EMC ViPR SRM before 3.7.2 does not restrict the number of password-authentication attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force guessing attack.

Weakness: CWE-285

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0922?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Emc Vipr Srm.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0922?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-0922 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-2016-0922 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-0922 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rqwp-mcm8-rm59.

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