CVE-2016-5405 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can obtain user passwords from the 389 Directory Server, exposing sensitive credentials.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-5405?
CVE-2016-5405 is a critical vulnerability in Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, published on 8 Jun 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
389 Directory Server in Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 6 through 7, Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node 6 through 7, Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 6 through 7, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation 6 through 7 allows remote attackers to obtain user passwords.
Weakness: CWE-199
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-5405?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Hpc Node, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server, Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5405?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2016-5405 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-5405 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2016-5405, GHSA-3mg8-mw7w-wg96.