CVE-2016-5580 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 9.6 Published 25 Oct 2016 Updated 10 Oct 2024

Remote authenticated users can compromise confidentiality and availability in Oracle Secure Global Desktop via Web Services.

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-2016-5580?

CVE-2016-5580 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Oct 2016. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Secure Global Desktop component in Oracle Virtualization 4.7 and 5.2 allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality and availability via vectors through Web Services.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-5580?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Secure Global Desktop.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5580?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-5580 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-2016-5580 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-5580 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r7v3-5vr7-whr6.