CVE-2016-11069: Github.com/mattermost/mattermost server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-qrf6-h5fc-7m96
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-799
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-11069 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-799: Improper Control of Interaction Frequency) affecting Github.com/mattermost/mattermost server libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves mattermost server does not enforce rate limits on password change attempts. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.2.0.

CVE-2016-11069 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-11069
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qrf6-h5fc-7m96
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-799: Improper Control of Interaction Frequency
Affected Product Github.com/mattermost/mattermost server
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2016-11069

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/mattermost/mattermost server dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server fixed: 3.2.0 
Upgrade github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server to 3.2.0
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2016-11069, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/mattermost/mattermost server:

inspect dependencies for github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/mattermost/mattermost server in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.2.0), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-799: Improper Control of Interaction Frequency, where the product does not properly limit the number or frequency of interactions that it has with an actor, such as the number of incoming requests. In Github.com/mattermost/mattermost server, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

An issue was discovered in Mattermost Server before 3.2.0. It mishandles brute-force attempts at password change.

CVE-2016-11069 Affected Github.com/mattermost/mattermost server Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.2.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server
golang/github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server
Go
< 3.2.0
3.2.0

References

NVD — CVE-2016-11069 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-11069
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/mattermost/mattermost/commit/c976c2881ce5e34febac8a9850a6bad5d728625e
Github.com/mattermost/mattermost server Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/mattermost/mattermost
Github.com/mattermost/mattermost server Security Information SECURITY
https://mattermost.com/security-updates

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-11069?
CVE-2016-11069 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/mattermost/mattermost server involving Mattermost Server does not enforce rate limits on password change attempts under CWE-799: Improper Control of Interaction Frequency.
Which Github.com/mattermost/mattermost server versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.2.0 across affected packages: github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server.
What version fixes CVE-2016-11069?
Upgrading to 3.2.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server affected?
Yes, github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server is affected in releases prior to 3.2.0. Upgrade your dependency to 3.2.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-11069?
CVE-2016-11069 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-11069?
CVE-2016-11069 is classified under CWE-799: Improper Control of Interaction Frequency (The product does not properly limit the number or frequency of interactions that it has with an actor, such as the number of incoming requests.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2016-11069?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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