CVE-2016-5416

Name: CVE-2016-5416
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-08T19:29:00.34+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5416 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 389 Directory Server in Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 6 through 7, Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node 6 through 7, Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 6 through 7, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation 6 through 7 allows remote attackers to read the default Access Control Instructions.. EPSS estimates a 2.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

389 Directory Server in Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 6 through 7, Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node 6 through 7, Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 6 through 7, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation 6 through 7 allows remote attackers to read the default Access Control Instructions.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.94%

85.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Hpc Node	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Hpc Node	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	7.0

References

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2594.htmlVendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2765.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99097Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1349540Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2594.htmlVendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2765.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99097Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1349540Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5416?

How severe is CVE-2016-5416?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5416 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5416?

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-2016-5416?

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Source: NVD / NIST