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CVE-2016-1543

UnknownEPSS 71.85%

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CVE-2016-1543 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The RPC API in the RSCD agent in BMC BladeLogic Server Automation (BSA) 8.2.x, 8.3.x, 8.5.x, 8.6.x, and 8.7.x on Linux and UNIX allows remote attackers to bypass authorization and reset arbitrary user passwords by sending an action packet to xmlrpc after an authorization failure.. EPSS estimates a 71.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The RPC API in the RSCD agent in BMC BladeLogic Server Automation (BSA) 8.2.x, 8.3.x, 8.5.x, 8.6.x, and 8.7.x on Linux and UNIX allows remote attackers to bypass authorization and reset arbitrary user passwords by sending an action packet to xmlrpc after an authorization failure.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
71.85%

99.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
BmcBladelogic Server Automation Console8.2.02
BmcBladelogic Server Automation Console8.2.03
BmcBladelogic Server Automation Console8.2.04
BmcBladelogic Server Automation Console8.3.00
BmcBladelogic Server Automation Console8.3.01
BmcBladelogic Server Automation Console8.3.02
BmcBladelogic Server Automation Console8.3.03
BmcBladelogic Server Automation Console8.5.00
BmcBladelogic Server Automation Console8.5.01
BmcBladelogic Server Automation Console8.6.00
BmcBladelogic Server Automation Console8.7.00

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1543?
The RPC API in the RSCD agent in BMC BladeLogic Server Automation (BSA) 8.2.x, 8.3.x, 8.5.x, 8.6.x, and 8.7.x on Linux and UNIX allows remote attackers to bypass authorization and reset arbitrary user passwords by sending an action packet to xmlrpc after an authorization failure.
How severe is CVE-2016-1543?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1543 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 71.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1543?
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