CVE-2016-0707: Low severity apache ambari vulnerability

Published May 18, 2016
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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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Apache Ambari<=2.1.1

Event History

May 18, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2016-0707?

CVE-2016-0707 can be exploited by local users with access to the affected directories.

5

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.

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