CVE-2016-5331
UnknownEPSS 1.91%
Last modified
CVE-2016-5331 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. CRLF injection vulnerability in VMware vCenter Server 6.0 before U2 and ESXi 6.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTTP headers and conduct HTTP response splitting attacks via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 1.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
CRLF injection vulnerability in VMware vCenter Server 6.0 before U2 and ESXi 6.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTTP headers and conduct HTTP response splitting attacks via unspecified vectors.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Vcenter Server | <= 6.0 | Update 1b |
| Vmware | Esxi | 6.0 | — |
References
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0010.htmlMitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0010.htmlMitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-5331?
CRLF injection vulnerability in VMware vCenter Server 6.0 before U2 and ESXi 6.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTTP headers and conduct HTTP response splitting attacks via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-5331?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5331 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5331?
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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