What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-7171?

CVE-2016-7171 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.6 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-7171?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2016-7171. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Netapp Plug In CVE-2016-7171

MEDIUM

Improper Certificate Validation (CWE-295)

2016-12-05 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure Netapp Plug In

5.6

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.6 MEDIUM

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

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:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Dec 05, 2016 - 18:59 cve.org

MEDIUM 5.6

DescriptionCVE.org

NetApp Plug-in for Symantec NetBackup prior to version 2.0.1 makes use of a non-unique server certificate, making it vulnerable to impersonation.

AnalysisAI

NetApp Plug-in for Symantec NetBackup prior to version 2.0.1 makes use of a non-unique server certificate, making it vulnerable to impersonation. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.6), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-295. NetApp Plug-in for Symantec NetBackup prior to version 2.0.1 makes use of a non-unique server certificate, making it vulnerable to impersonation. Affected products include: Netapp Netapp Plug-In. Version information: version 2.0.1.

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.