VDB-131841 · CVE-2016-9166 · GCVE-0-2016-9166

NetIQ eDirectory up to 9.0.1 Communication Security access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in NetIQ eDirectory up to 9.0.1 and classified as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Communication Security. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2016-9166. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in NetIQ eDirectory up to 9.0.1 (Directory Service Software). This affects an unknown part of the component Communication Security. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

NetIQ eDirectory versions prior to 9.0.2, under some circumstances, could be susceptible to downgrade of communication security.

The weakness was released 03/21/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared at netiq.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-9166 since 11/03/2016. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 9.0.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Directory Service Software

Name

NetIQ eDirectory

Version

License

commercial

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
CAPEC: 🔍
ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: NetIQ eDirectory 9.0.2

Timelineinfo

11/03/2016 🔍
03/21/2019 +868 days 🔍
03/21/2019 +0 days 🔍
05/17/2020 +423 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: netiq.com
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2016-9166 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-9166
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-131841

Entryinfo

Created: 03/21/2019 18:15
Updated: 05/17/2020 11:32
Changes: 03/21/2019 18:15 (56), 05/17/2020 11:32 (1)
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