First published: Mon Apr 25 2016(Updated: )
Internally CFME uses AES-256-CBC encryption to encrypt important data before it is saved in the database. This encryption mode is vulnerable to padding oracle attack and CFME does allow attacker to submit forged ciphertexts for encryption and observe the result.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Red Hat CloudForms Management Engine | =5.0 |
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CVE-2016-3702 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for padding oracle attacks.
To mitigate CVE-2016-3702, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of Red Hat CloudForms Management Engine beyond 5.0.
CVE-2016-3702 affects Red Hat CloudForms Management Engine version 5.0 specifically.
Yes, if exploited, CVE-2016-3702 can allow attackers to decrypt sensitive information, leading to potential data exposure.
Yes, CVE-2016-3702 has been publicly disclosed and details regarding its impact and mitigation are available.