CVE-2016-7561
UnknownEPSS 1.11%
Last modified
CVE-2016-7561 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Fortinet FortiWLC 6.1-2-29 and earlier, 7.0-9-1, 7.0-10-0, 8.0-5-0, 8.1-2-0, and 8.2-4-0 allow administrators to obtain sensitive user credentials by reading the pam.log file.. EPSS estimates a 1.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Fortinet FortiWLC 6.1-2-29 and earlier, 7.0-9-1, 7.0-10-0, 8.0-5-0, 8.1-2-0, and 8.2-4-0 allow administrators to obtain sensitive user credentials by reading the pam.log file.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Fortiwlc | <= 6.1-2-29 |
| Fortinet | Fortiwlc | 7.0-9-1 |
| Fortinet | Fortiwlc | 7.0-10-0 |
| Fortinet | Fortiwlc | 8.0-5-0 |
| Fortinet | Fortiwlc | 8.1-2-0 |
| Fortinet | Fortiwlc | 8.2-4-0 |
References
- http://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-16-030Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93282Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-16-030Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93282Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-7561?
Fortinet FortiWLC 6.1-2-29 and earlier, 7.0-9-1, 7.0-10-0, 8.0-5-0, 8.1-2-0, and 8.2-4-0 allow administrators to obtain sensitive user credentials by reading the pam.log file.
How severe is CVE-2016-7561?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7561 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7561?
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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