What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-2079?

CVE-2016-2079 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.9 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.4%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-2079?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2016-2079. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Nsx Edge CVE-2016-2079

MEDIUM

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2016-07-03 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure VMware Nsx Edge Vcloud Networking And Security Edge

5.9

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.9 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jul 03, 2016 - 01:59 cve.org

MEDIUM 5.9

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

VMware NSX Edge 6.1 before 6.1.7 and 6.2 before 6.2.3 and vCNS Edge 5.5 before 5.5.4.3, when the SSL-VPN feature is configured, allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. This Exposure of Sensitive Information vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. VMware NSX Edge 6.1 before 6.1.7 and 6.2 before 6.2.3 and vCNS Edge 5.5 before 5.5.4.3, when the SSL-VPN feature is configured, allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors. Affected products include: Vmware Nsx Edge, Vmware Vcloud Networking And Security Edge. Version information: before 6.1.7.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.