CVE-2019-5506
MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 0.82%
Last modified
CVE-2019-5506 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. Clustered Data ONTAP versions 9.0 and higher do not enforce hostname verification under certain circumstances making them susceptible to impersonation via man-in-the-middle attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Clustered Data ONTAP versions 9.0 and higher do not enforce hostname verification under certain circumstances making them susceptible to impersonation via man-in-the-middle attacks.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netapp | Clustered Data Ontap | >= 9.0, <= 9.6 | — |
| Netapp | Clustered Data Ontap | 9.6 | P1 |
References
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20191009-0003/Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20191009-0003/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-5506?
Clustered Data ONTAP versions 9.0 and higher do not enforce hostname verification under certain circumstances making them susceptible to impersonation via man-in-the-middle attacks.
How severe is CVE-2019-5506?
CVE-2019-5506 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5506?
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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