CVE-2016-3721
First published: Thu May 12 2016(Updated: )
Jenkins before 2.3 and LTS before 1.651.2 might allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary build parameters into the build environment via environment variables.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/Jenkins | <2.3 | 2.3 |
| redhat/Jenkins | <1.651.2 | 1.651.2 |
| Red Hat OpenShift | =3.1 | |
| Red Hat OpenShift | =3.2 | |
| Jenkins LTS | <=1.651.1 | |
| Jenkins LTS | <=2.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://wiki.jenkins-ci.org/display/SECURITY/Jenkins+Security+Advisory+2016-05-11
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1335427
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1206
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1773.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1335415
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1773.html
- https://wiki.jenkins-ci.org/display/JENKINS/Plugins+affected+by+fix+for+SECURITY-170
- https://www.cloudbees.com/jenkins-security-advisory-2016-05-11
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/05/02/3
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-3721?
CVE-2016-3721 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code injection by remote authenticated users.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3721?
To fix CVE-2016-3721, upgrade Jenkins to version 2.3 or later, or LTS version 1.651.2 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-3721?
CVE-2016-3721 affects Jenkins users running versions prior to 2.3 and LTS versions prior to 1.651.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-3721?
CVE-2016-3721 is a code injection vulnerability that allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary build parameters.
Can CVE-2016-3721 be exploited without authentication?
No, CVE-2016-3721 requires an attacker to be a remote authenticated user to exploit the vulnerability.
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