CVE-2016-2041
UnknownEPSS 2.65%
Last modified
CVE-2016-2041 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. libraries/common.inc.php in phpMyAdmin 4.0.x before 4.0.10.13, 4.4.x before 4.4.15.3, and 4.5.x before 4.5.4 does not use a constant-time algorithm for comparing CSRF tokens, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by measuring time differences.. EPSS estimates a 2.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
libraries/common.inc.php in phpMyAdmin 4.0.x before 4.0.10.13, 4.4.x before 4.4.15.3, and 4.5.x before 4.5.4 does not use a constant-time algorithm for comparing CSRF tokens, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by measuring time differences.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 22 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 23 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.0 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.1 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.10 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.10.1 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.10.2 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.10.3 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.10.4 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.10.5 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.10.6 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.10.7 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.10.8 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.10.9 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.10.10 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.10.11 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.10.12 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.0 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.1 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.1.1 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.2 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.3 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.4 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.5 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.6 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.6.1 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.7 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.8 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.9 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.10 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.11 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.12 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.13 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.13.1 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.14.1 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.15 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.15.1 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.15.2 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.15.3 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.5.0 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.5.0.1 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.5.0.2 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.5.1 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.5.2 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.5.3 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.1 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00028.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00049.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security/PMASA-2016-5.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00028.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00049.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security/PMASA-2016-5.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-2041?
libraries/common.inc.php in phpMyAdmin 4.0.x before 4.0.10.13, 4.4.x before 4.4.15.3, and 4.5.x before 4.5.4 does not use a constant-time algorithm for comparing CSRF tokens, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by measuring time differences.
How severe is CVE-2016-2041?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2041 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2041?
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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