What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-2340?

CVE-2016-2340 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.4 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-2340?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2016-2340. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Granite Data Services CVE-2016-2340

MEDIUM

2016-03-25 cret@cert.org

Denial Of Service XXE Granite Data Services

5.4

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.4 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Mar 25, 2016 - 21:59 cve.org

MEDIUM 5.4

DescriptionCVE.org

The AMF framework in Granite Data Services 3.1.1-SNAPSHOT allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files, send TCP requests to intranet servers, or cause a denial of service via an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

AnalysisAI

The AMF framework in Granite Data Services 3.1.1-SNAPSHOT allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files, send TCP requests to intranet servers, or cause a denial of service via an XML. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.