CVE-2016-0930: Race Condition

Published Sep 18, 2016
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Updated

Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) Ops Manager before 1.6.19 and 1.7.x before 1.7.10, when vCloud or vSphere is used, has a default password for compilation VMs, which allows remote attackers to obtain SSH access by connecting within an installation-time period during which these VMs exist.

Affected Software

11 affected components
Pivotal Operations Manager<=1.6.18
Pivotal Operations Manager=1.7.0
Pivotal Operations Manager=1.7.1
Pivotal Operations Manager=1.7.2
Pivotal Operations Manager=1.7.3
Pivotal Operations Manager=1.7.4
Pivotal Operations Manager=1.7.5
Pivotal Operations Manager=1.7.6
Pivotal Operations Manager=1.7.7
Pivotal Operations Manager=1.7.8
Pivotal Operations Manager=1.7.9

Event History

Sep 18, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-0930?

CVE-2016-0930 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized SSH access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-0930?

To mitigate CVE-2016-0930, you should upgrade your Pivotal Cloud Foundry Ops Manager to version 1.6.19 or later, or 1.7.10 or later.

3

Which versions of Pivotal Cloud Foundry Ops Manager are affected by CVE-2016-0930?

CVE-2016-0930 affects Pivotal Cloud Foundry Ops Manager versions prior to 1.6.19 and 1.7.x before 1.7.10.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2016-0930 enable?

CVE-2016-0930 enables remote attackers to gain SSH access through default compilation VM passwords during the installation period.

5

Is CVE-2016-0930 related to cloud technology?

Yes, CVE-2016-0930 is particularly relevant for users of vCloud or vSphere in Pivotal Cloud Foundry installations.

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