CVE-2016-3106: Race Condition

Published Apr 7, 2016
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Updated

It was found that fix for CVE-2016-3095 was incomplete, introducing new vulnerabilities due to insecure way of creating the temporary directory when generating new CA key.

Other sources

Pulp before 2.8.3 creates a temporary directory during CA key generation in an insecure manner.

MITRE

Affected Software

1 affected component
Pulpproject Pulp=2.8.2-1

Event History

Apr 7, 2016
Data Sourced
03:22 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 13, 2017
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-2016-3106?

CVE-2016-3106 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on the security of temporary files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-3106?

To fix CVE-2016-3106, upgrade Pulp to version 2.8.3 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What versions of Pulp are affected by CVE-2016-3106?

Pulp versions prior to 2.8.3, including 2.8.2-1, are affected by CVE-2016-3106.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-3106?

CVE-2016-3106 is a security vulnerability related to improper handling of temporary directories.

5

Is CVE-2016-3106 related to any other vulnerabilities?

Yes, CVE-2016-3106 is a follow-up to CVE-2016-3095 and stems from an incomplete fix that introduced new security concerns.

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