VDB-98397 · CVE-2016-5755 · GCVE-0-2016-5755

NetIQ Access Manager up to 4.1.2/4.2.1 SP1 input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in NetIQ Access Manager up to 4.1.2/4.2.1 SP1. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2016-5755. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in NetIQ Access Manager up to 4.1.2/4.2.1 SP1 (Access Management Software). This affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

NetIQ Access Manager 4.1 before 4.1.2 Hot Fix 1 and 4.2 before 4.2.2 was vulnerable to clickjacking attacks due to a missing SAMEORIGIN filter in the "high encryption" setting.

The bug was discovered 07/04/2016. The weakness was disclosed 03/23/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at novell.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-5755 since 06/23/2016. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 262 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 4.1.2 HF1 or 4.2 SP2 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Access Management Software

Vendor

NetIQ

Name

Access Manager

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.microfocus.com/netiq/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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NVD Base Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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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: Access Manager 4.1.2 HF1/4.2 SP2

Timelineinfo

06/23/2016 🔍
07/04/2016 +11 days 🔍
03/23/2017 +262 days 🔍
03/23/2017 +0 days 🔍
03/23/2017 +0 days 🔍
09/11/2020 +1268 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microfocus.com

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

CVE: CVE-2016-5755 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-5755
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-98397
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-5755 - NetIQ - Access Manager - Clickjacking Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2017 15:31
Updated: 09/11/2020 09:04
Changes: 03/23/2017 15:31 (60), 09/11/2020 09:04 (3)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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