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CVE-2016-2860

UnknownEPSS 1.50%

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CVE-2016-2860 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The newEntry function in ptserver/ptprocs.c in OpenAFS before 1.6.17 allows remote authenticated users from foreign Kerberos realms to bypass intended access restrictions and create arbitrary groups as administrators by leveraging mishandling of the creator ID.. EPSS estimates a 1.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The newEntry function in ptserver/ptprocs.c in OpenAFS before 1.6.17 allows remote authenticated users from foreign Kerberos realms to bypass intended access restrictions and create arbitrary groups as administrators by leveraging mishandling of the creator ID.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.50%

71.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OpenafsOpenafs<= 1.6.16
DebianDebian Linux8.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2860?
The newEntry function in ptserver/ptprocs.c in OpenAFS before 1.6.17 allows remote authenticated users from foreign Kerberos realms to bypass intended access restrictions and create arbitrary groups as administrators by leveraging mishandling of the creator ID.
How severe is CVE-2016-2860?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2860 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2860?
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