SB2016092819 - RHEV Engine version 4 update for org.ovirt.engine-root
Published: September 28, 2016 Updated: April 24, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016092819
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Information Disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-5432)
CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a remote unathanticated user to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.
The weakness is caused by improper checking of authentication details. As such details are user with provision*db options before storing the output in log files, attackers can access passwords and in the log files.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in access to potentially sensitive data and further attacks.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.