CVE-2016-4976: Infoleak
First published: Wed Mar 29 2017(Updated: )
Apache Ambari 2.x before 2.4.0 includes KDC administrator passwords on the kadmin command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via a process listing.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Ambari | =2.0.0 | |
| Apache Ambari | =2.0.1 | |
| Apache Ambari | =2.0.2 | |
| Apache Ambari | =2.1.0 | |
| Apache Ambari | =2.1.1 | |
| Apache Ambari | =2.1.2 | |
| Apache Ambari | =2.2.0 | |
| Apache Ambari | =2.2.1 | |
| Apache Ambari | =2.2.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97229
- https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/AMBARI/Ambari+Vulnerabilities#AmbariVulnerabilities-FixedinAmbari2.4.0
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-4976
- https://web.archive.org/web/20210124014838/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97229
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-q3pw-6vf2-66hf (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4976?
CVE-2016-4976 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4976?
To fix CVE-2016-4976, upgrade to Apache Ambari version 2.4.0 or later.
What kind of information can be exposed by CVE-2016-4976?
CVE-2016-4976 can expose KDC administrator passwords to local users via process listings.
Which versions of Apache Ambari are affected by CVE-2016-4976?
CVE-2016-4976 affects Apache Ambari versions 2.0.0 through 2.2.2.
Can local users exploit CVE-2016-4976?
Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2016-4976 to obtain sensitive KDC administrator passwords.
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