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CVE-2016-4407

6.5 · MEDIUM

The DSA algorithm implementation in SAP SAPCRYPTOLIB 5.555.38 does not properly check signatures, which allows remote authenticated users to impersonate arbitrary users via unspecified vectors, aka…

Published Oct 13, 2016CWE-284EPSS 0.96%

Overview

CVE-2016-4407 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 13, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The DSA algorithm implementation in SAP SAPCRYPTOLIB 5.555.38 does not properly check signatures, which allows remote authenticated users to impersonate arbitrary users via unspecified vectors, aka SAP Security Note 2223008.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Oct/32Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/93502Refwww.onapsis.com/research/security-advisories/sap-missing-signature-check-dsa-algorithmRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Oct/32Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/93502Refwww.onapsis.com/research/security-advisories/sap-missing-signature-check-dsa-algorithm

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-4407?

CVE-2016-4407 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 13, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2016-4407?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-4407?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2016-4407?

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