CVE-2016-2149: Infoleak

Published Jun 8, 2016
·
Updated

Red Hat OpenShift Enterprise 3.2 allows remote authenticated users to read log files from another namespace by using the same name as a previously deleted namespace when creating a new namespace.

Affected Software

1 affected component
redhat Openshift=3.2

Event History

Jun 8, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2149?

CVE-2016-2149 has a medium severity rating, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive log files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-2149?

To fix CVE-2016-2149, upgrade to a patched version of Red Hat OpenShift that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2016-2149?

CVE-2016-2149 affects users of Red Hat OpenShift Enterprise 3.2 who have remote authenticated access.

4

What does CVE-2016-2149 allow an attacker to do?

CVE-2016-2149 allows an attacker to read log files from another namespace by reusing a deleted namespace name.

5

Is CVE-2016-2149 a network-based vulnerability?

No, CVE-2016-2149 requires authenticated access, making it a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

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