CVE-2016-2860: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-2860: The newEntry function in ptserver/ptprocs.c in OpenAFS before 1.6.17 allows remote authenticated users from...

The newEntry function in ptserver/ptprocs.c in OpenAFS before 1.6.17 allows remote authenticated users from foreign Kerberos realms to bypass intended access restrictions and create arbitrary groups as administrators by leveraging mishandling of the creator ID.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 5, 2024, 23:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2016-2860 is an OpenAFS authorization flaw fixed in OpenAFS 1.6.17. A remote authenticated user from a foreign Kerberos realm could bypass intended restrictions and create arbitrary groups as an administrator. The business risk is unauthorized control over OpenAFS group membership and related access decisions. Organizations running OpenAFS versions before 1.6.17, especially with cross-realm Kerberos authentication or foreign realm users, are the likely exposure set. The bundle does not identify affected CPEs or downstream package ranges beyond Debian advisory coverage. Prioritize remediation if OpenAFS is still used, especially in environments with Kerberos trust across realms. This is not shown as actively exploited, but it affects authorization boundaries and could let authenticated external-realm users create privileged groups. Mitigation focus: Upgrade OpenAFS servers to 1.6.17 or later.; Apply Debian DSA-3569 fixed packages where Debian packages are used.; Review OpenAFS security advisory OPENAFS-SA-2016-001..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 14:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 13, 2016, 16:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://www.openafs.org/dl/openafs/1.6.17/RELNOTES-1.6.17CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
[OpenAFS-announce] 20160316 OpenAFS security release 1.6.17 availableCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST

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