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CVE-2016-1601

UnknownEPSS 2.46%

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CVE-2016-1601 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. yast2-users before 3.1.47, as used in SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 SP1, does not properly set empty password fields in /etc/shadow during an AutoYaST installation when the profile does not contain inst-sys users, which might allow attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors.. EPSS estimates a 2.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

yast2-users before 3.1.47, as used in SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 SP1, does not properly set empty password fields in /etc/shadow during an AutoYaST installation when the profile does not contain inst-sys users, which might allow attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.46%

82.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SuseYast2All versions

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1601?
yast2-users before 3.1.47, as used in SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 SP1, does not properly set empty password fields in /etc/shadow during an AutoYaST installation when the profile does not contain inst-sys users, which might allow attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-1601?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1601 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1601?
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