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CVE-2016-2166

UnknownEPSS 4.27%

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CVE-2016-2166 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The (1) proton.reactor.Connector, (2) proton.reactor.Container, and (3) proton.utils.BlockingConnection classes in Apache Qpid Proton before 0.12.1 improperly use an unencrypted connection for an amqps URI scheme when SSL support is unavailable, which might allow man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain sensitive information or modify data via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 4.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The (1) proton.reactor.Connector, (2) proton.reactor.Container, and (3) proton.utils.BlockingConnection classes in Apache Qpid Proton before 0.12.1 improperly use an unencrypted connection for an amqps URI scheme when SSL support is unavailable, which might allow man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain sensitive information or modify data via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.27%

89.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ApacheQpid Proton<= 0.12.0
FedoraprojectFedora23

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2166?
The (1) proton.reactor.Connector, (2) proton.reactor.Container, and (3) proton.utils.BlockingConnection classes in Apache Qpid Proton before 0.12.1 improperly use an unencrypted connection for an amqps URI scheme when SSL support is unavailable, which might allow man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain sensitive information or modify data via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-2166?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2166 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2166?
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