Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-2349
Remedy AR System Server in BMC Remedy 8.1 SP 2, 9.0, 9.0 SP 1, and 9.1 allows attackers to reset arbitrary passwords via a blank previous password.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-2349
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.18%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 54 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-2349
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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5.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
10.0
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2.9
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NIST |
7.5
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N |
3.9
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3.6
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-2349
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The product contains a mechanism for users to recover or change their passwords without knowing the original password, but the mechanism is weak.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-2349
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037529
BMC Remedy Action Request System Password Reset Flaw Lets Remote Users Modify Passwords on the Target System - SecurityTracker
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https://bmcsites.force.com/casemgmt/sc_KnowledgeArticle?sfdcid=kA214000000l6kbCAA&type=Solution
CVE-2016-2349 - Reset password functionality can be manipulated to accept a blank previous password and reset the passwordMitigation;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95075
BMC Remedy Action Request System CVE-2016-2349 Password Reset Security Bypass Vulnerability
Products affected by CVE-2016-2349
- cpe:2.3:a:bmc:remedy_action_request_system:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:bmc:remedy_action_request_system:9.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:bmc:remedy_action_request_system:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:bmc:remedy_action_request_system:8.1:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*