CVE-2016-5402: Code Injection
First published: Wed Oct 31 2018(Updated: )
A code injection flaw was found in the way capacity and utilization imported control files are processed. A remote, authenticated attacker with access to the capacity and utilization feature could use this flaw to execute arbitrary code as the user CFME runs as.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat Cloudforms | =4.1 | |
| Redhat Cloudforms Management Engine | =5.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-5402?
CVE-2016-5402 is a code injection flaw in the way capacity and utilization imported control files are processed.
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5402?
CVE-2016-5402 has a severity rating of 8.8, which is considered critical.
How does CVE-2016-5402 affect Redhat Cloudforms?
CVE-2016-5402 affects Redhat Cloudforms versions 4.1 and 5.6.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2016-5402?
An authenticated attacker with access to the capacity and utilization feature can exploit CVE-2016-5402 to execute arbitrary code as the user CFME runs as.
Are there any references available for CVE-2016-5402?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2016-5402 at the following references: [1] http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2839.html [2] http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94612 [3] https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-5402
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