CVE-2016-0896
First published: Sun Sep 18 2016(Updated: )
Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) Elastic Runtime before 1.6.34 and 1.7.x before 1.7.12 places 169.254.0.0/16 in the all_open Application Security Group, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended network-connectivity restrictions by leveraging access to the 169.254.169.254 address.
Credit: security_alert@emc.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Pivotal Cloud Foundry Elastic Runtime | <=1.6.33 | |
| Pivotal Cloud Foundry Elastic Runtime | =1.7.0 | |
| Pivotal Cloud Foundry Elastic Runtime | =1.7.1 | |
| Pivotal Cloud Foundry Elastic Runtime | =1.7.2 | |
| Pivotal Cloud Foundry Elastic Runtime | =1.7.3 | |
| Pivotal Cloud Foundry Elastic Runtime | =1.7.4 | |
| Pivotal Cloud Foundry Elastic Runtime | =1.7.5 | |
| Pivotal Cloud Foundry Elastic Runtime | =1.7.6 | |
| Pivotal Cloud Foundry Elastic Runtime | =1.7.7 | |
| Pivotal Cloud Foundry Elastic Runtime | =1.7.8 | |
| Pivotal Cloud Foundry Elastic Runtime | =1.7.9 | |
| Pivotal Cloud Foundry Elastic Runtime | =1.7.10 | |
| Pivotal Cloud Foundry Elastic Runtime | =1.7.11 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0896?
CVE-2016-0896 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to network services.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0896?
To mitigate CVE-2016-0896, upgrade Pivotal Cloud Foundry Elastic Runtime to version 1.6.34 or 1.7.12 or later.
What are the affected versions in CVE-2016-0896?
CVE-2016-0896 affects Pivotal Cloud Foundry Elastic Runtime versions prior to 1.6.34 and 1.7.x versions prior to 1.7.12.
What is the impact of CVE-2016-0896?
CVE-2016-0896 allows remote attackers to bypass network-connectivity restrictions, potentially leading to unauthorized access.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-0896?
There are no specific workarounds recommended for CVE-2016-0896; upgrading to patched versions is advised.
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