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CVE-2016-5404

UnknownEPSS 2.58%

Last modified

CVE-2016-5404 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The cert_revoke command in FreeIPA does not check for the "revoke certificate" permission, which allows remote authenticated users to revoke arbitrary certificates by leveraging the "retrieve certificate" permission.. EPSS estimates a 2.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The cert_revoke command in FreeIPA does not check for the "revoke certificate" permission, which allows remote authenticated users to revoke arbitrary certificates by leveraging the "retrieve certificate" permission.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.58%

83.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FreeipaFreeipaAll versions
OracleLinux6
OracleLinux7
FedoraprojectFedora23
FedoraprojectFedora24
FedoraprojectFedora25

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5404?
The cert_revoke command in FreeIPA does not check for the "revoke certificate" permission, which allows remote authenticated users to revoke arbitrary certificates by leveraging the "retrieve certificate" permission.
How severe is CVE-2016-5404?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5404 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5404?
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