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CVE-2016-6190

4.3 · MEDIUM

SOGo before 2.3.12 and 3.x before 3.1.1 does not restrict access to the UID and DTSTAMP attributes, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information about appointments with t…

Published Feb 17, 2017CWE-200EPSS 1.24%

Overview

CVE-2016-6190 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 17, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

SOGo before 2.3.12 and 3.x before 3.1.1 does not restrict access to the UID and DTSTAMP attributes, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information about appointments with the "View the Date & Time" restriction, as demonstrated by correlating UIDs and DTSTAMPs between all users.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6190?

CVE-2016-6190 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 17, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2016-6190?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.3, 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-2016-6190?

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.

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