Communication Security Downgrade Vulnerability in NetIQ eDirectory
CVE-2016-9166

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microfocus
Status
Netiq Edirectory
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 March 2019

What is CVE-2016-9166?

The vulnerability in NetIQ eDirectory versions prior to 9.0.2 exposes systems to potential risks as it may allow an attacker to force a downgrade in the communication security protocols used by the software. This could lead to the interception and manipulation of sensitive data, compromising the integrity and confidentiality of the communications.

Affected Version(s)

NetIQ eDirectory prior to 9.0.2

References

https://www.netiq.com/documentation/edirectory-9/edirecto...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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