CVE-2016-3099

Name: CVE-2016-3099
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-08T19:29:00.213+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.72%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3099 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. mod_ns in Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 7, Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node 7, Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 7, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation 7 allows remote attackers to force the use of ciphers that were not intended to be enabled.. EPSS estimates a 1.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

mod_ns in Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 7, Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node 7, Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 7, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation 7 allows remote attackers to force the use of ciphers that were not intended to be enabled.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.72%

74.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-327

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Hpc Node	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	7.0

References

http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-April/183102.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-April/183129.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-May/184345.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2602.htmlVendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1319052Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-April/183102.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-April/183129.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-May/184345.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2602.htmlVendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1319052Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 8, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3099?

How severe is CVE-2016-3099?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3099 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3099?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-3099?

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Source: NVD / NIST