CVE-2016-4983

Name: CVE-2016-4983
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-05T22:15:10.923+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-4983 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A postinstall script in the dovecot rpm allows local users to read the contents of newly created SSL/TLS key files.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A postinstall script in the dovecot rpm allows local users to read the contents of newly created SSL/TLS key files.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.40%

31.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dovecot	Dovecot	All versions
Opensuse	Leap	42.1
Opensuse	Leap	42.2
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.2
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	4.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	5.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	7.0

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-11/msg00096.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1346055Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=984639Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-11/msg00096.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1346055Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=984639Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 5, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4983?

A postinstall script in the dovecot rpm allows local users to read the contents of newly created SSL/TLS key files.

How severe is CVE-2016-4983?

CVE-2016-4983 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4983?

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-2016-4983?

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Source: NVD / NIST