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CVE-2016-0755

UnknownEPSS 9.33%

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CVE-2016-0755 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ConnectionExists function in lib/url.c in libcurl before 7.47.0 does not properly re-use NTLM-authenticated proxy connections, which might allow remote attackers to authenticate as other users via a request, a similar issue to CVE-2014-0015.. EPSS estimates a 9.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ConnectionExists function in lib/url.c in libcurl before 7.47.0 does not properly re-use NTLM-authenticated proxy connections, which might allow remote attackers to authenticate as other users via a request, a similar issue to CVE-2014-0015.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
9.33%

94.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
HaxxCurl<= 7.46.0
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux15.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux15.10
DebianDebian Linux7.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-0755?
The ConnectionExists function in lib/url.c in libcurl before 7.47.0 does not properly re-use NTLM-authenticated proxy connections, which might allow remote attackers to authenticate as other users via a request, a similar issue to CVE-2014-0015.
How severe is CVE-2016-0755?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-0755 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0755?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST