CVE-2016-0707
First published: Wed May 18 2016(Updated: )
The agent in Apache Ambari before 2.1.2 uses weak permissions for the (1) /var/lib/ambari-agent/data and (2) /var/lib/ambari-agent/keys directories, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading files in the directories.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Ambari | <=2.1.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0707?
CVE-2016-0707 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to weak permissions that may expose sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0707?
To fix CVE-2016-0707, upgrade Apache Ambari to version 2.1.2 or later, which addresses the permission issues.
What are the affected directories in CVE-2016-0707?
The affected directories in CVE-2016-0707 are /var/lib/ambari-agent/data and /var/lib/ambari-agent/keys.
Who can exploit CVE-2016-0707?
CVE-2016-0707 can be exploited by local users with access to the affected directories.
What type of information can be accessed through CVE-2016-0707?
CVE-2016-0707 allows local users to obtain sensitive information stored in the files of the affected directories.
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/references
- agent/author
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/tags
- agent/source
- vendor/apache
- canonical/apache ambari
- version/apache ambari/2.1.1