CVE-2016-5416: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-5416: 389 Directory Server in Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 6 through 7, Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node 6 t...

389 Directory Server in Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 6 through 7, Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node 6 through 7, Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 6 through 7, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation 6 through 7 allows remote attackers to read the default Access Control Instructions.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 01:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-5416 is an information disclosure issue in 389 Directory Server on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 and 7 variants. A remote attacker may be able to read default Access Control Instructions, exposing directory access-control configuration that could support further reconnaissance. Likely exposure is limited to environments running 389 Directory Server on the listed Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 or 7 editions, especially where directory services are reachable by untrusted networks. Treat this as a targeted remediation item for legacy Red Hat directory infrastructure, not a confirmed emergency. Prioritize internet- or partner-exposed directory servers and systems supporting identity-sensitive workflows. Mitigation focus: Review Red Hat advisories RHSA-2016:2594 and RHSA-2016:2765 for applicable packages.; Apply vendor-provided updates where the affected 389 Directory Server packages are installed.; Restrict network access to directory services to trusted management and application networks..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 04:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 8, 2017, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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