NetApp Data Ontap up to 8.2.4/8.3.2P11 String format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in NetApp Data Ontap up to 8.2.4/8.3.2P11. This affects an unknown function. Performing a manipulation as part of String results in format string. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2016-1895. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in NetApp Data Ontap up to 8.2.4/8.3.2P11. This affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation as part of a String leads to a format string vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

NetApp Data ONTAP before 8.2.5 and 8.3.x before 8.3.2P12 allow remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service via vectors related to unsafe user input string handling.

The bug was discovered 08/31/2017. The weakness was shared 09/01/2017 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at kb.netapp.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-1895 since 01/13/2016. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. A authentication is required for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 103970 (NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP < 8.2.5 / 8.3.x < 8.3.2P12 (NTAP-20170831-0003)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Misc. and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 38758 (NetApp Data ONTAP Unsafe User Input String Vulnerability(NTAP-20170831-0003)).

Upgrading to version 8.2.5 or 8.3.2P12 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (103970). The entry VDB-106058 is related to this item. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 103970
Nessus Name: NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP < 8.2.5 / 8.3.x < 8.3.2P12 (NTAP-20170831-0003)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Data Ontap 8.2.5/8.3.2P12

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01/13/2016 🔍
08/31/2017 +596 days 🔍
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10/19/2017 +47 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: netapp.com

Advisory: kb.netapp.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-1895 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-1895
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-106059
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/02/2017 09:42
Updated: 11/12/2019 15:42
Changes: 09/02/2017 09:42 (61), 11/12/2019 15:42 (9)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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