CWE
284
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-0731

First published: Wed May 18 2016(Updated: )

The File Browser View in Apache Ambari before 2.2.1 allows remote authenticated administrators to read arbitrary files via a file: URL in the WebHDFS URL configuration.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apache Ambari<=2.2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-0731?

    CVE-2016-0731 is rated as medium severity due to the potential for unauthorized file access by authenticated users.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-0731?

    To fix CVE-2016-0731, upgrade Apache Ambari to version 2.2.1 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2016-0731?

    CVE-2016-0731 affects users of Apache Ambari versions prior to 2.2.1 that allow file browsing.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2016-0731 enable?

    CVE-2016-0731 enables remote authenticated administrators to read arbitrary files by exploiting improper URL handling.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-0731?

    There is no documented workaround for CVE-2016-0731; upgrading is the recommended action.

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