CVE-2016-3106: Race Condition
First published: Thu Apr 07 2016(Updated: )
It was found that fix for <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-3095">CVE-2016-3095</a> was incomplete, introducing new vulnerabilities due to insecure way of creating the temporary directory when generating new CA key.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Pulp Project | =2.8.2-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-3095
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1144778&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1144778&action=edit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1145757&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1145757&action=edit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1145973&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1145973&action=edit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1146458&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1146458&action=edit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1324926#c6
- https://pulp.plan.io/issues/1827
- https://github.com/pulp/pulp/pull/2527
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q2/379
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1324926
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/18/11
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/20/1
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-3106?
CVE-2016-3106 is a security vulnerability related to improper handling of temporary directories.
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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