CVE-2016-5492 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.1 Published 25 Oct 2016 Updated 10 Oct 2024

Local users can compromise confidentiality and integrity of the ZFS Storage Appliance via SMB user vectors.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2016-5492?

CVE-2016-5492 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Oct 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) component in Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite AK 2013 allows local users to affect confidentiality and integrity via vectors related to SMB Users.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-5492?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Sun Zfs Storage Appliance Kit.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5492?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-5492 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-2016-5492 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-5492 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qg8v-q44g-wjj9.