CVE-2016-3112
First published: Tue Apr 12 2016(Updated: )
client/consumer/cli.py in Pulp before 2.8.3 writes consumer private keys to etc/pki/pulp/consumer/consumer-cert.pem as world-readable, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain the consumer private keys and escalate privileges by reading /etc/pki/pulp/consumer/consumer-cert, and authenticating as a consumer user.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Pulp Project | <=2.8.2-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1146527&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1146527&action=edit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1146538&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1146538&action=edit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1326242
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/20/1
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2016:1501
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/attachment.cgi?id=1146538
- https://pulp.plan.io/issues/1834
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-3112?
CVE-2016-3112 has a high severity rating due to the exposure of sensitive private keys.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3112?
To fix CVE-2016-3112, upgrade to Pulp version 2.8.3 or later to ensure proper permissions on consumer private keys.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-3112?
CVE-2016-3112 is a privilege escalation vulnerability caused by improper file permissions.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-3112?
Users running Pulp versions prior to 2.8.3 with improperly secured consumer private keys are affected by CVE-2016-3112.
What can attackers do with CVE-2016-3112?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2016-3112 to read consumer private keys, potentially leading to privilege escalation.
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