CVE-2016-7030
UnknownEPSS 4.70%
Last modified
CVE-2016-7030 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. FreeIPA uses a default password policy that locks an account after 5 unsuccessful authentication attempts, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by locking out the account in which system services run on.. EPSS estimates a 4.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
FreeIPA uses a default password policy that locks an account after 5 unsuccessful authentication attempts, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by locking out the account in which system services run on.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freeipa | Freeipa | 4.6.0 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/02/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94934Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1370493Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://pagure.io/freeipa?id=6f1d927467e7907fd1991f88388d96c67c9bff61Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/02/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94934Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1370493Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://pagure.io/freeipa?id=6f1d927467e7907fd1991f88388d96c67c9bff61Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-7030?
FreeIPA uses a default password policy that locks an account after 5 unsuccessful authentication attempts, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by locking out the account in which system services run on.
How severe is CVE-2016-7030?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7030 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7030?
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-2016-7030?
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