What is the severity of CVE-2016-5409?

CVE-2016-5409 has a moderate severity rating due to potential cookie exposure.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5409?

To fix CVE-2016-5409, update Red Hat OpenShift Enterprise to a version that sets the HTTPOnly flag on the GEARID cookie.

What impact does CVE-2016-5409 have on my application?

The impact of CVE-2016-5409 allows attackers to read the GEARID cookie through other vulnerabilities.

Is CVE-2016-5409 a remote or local vulnerability?

CVE-2016-5409 is primarily a local vulnerability that can be exploited under certain conditions.

Which versions of OpenShift are affected by CVE-2016-5409?

CVE-2016-5409 affects Red Hat OpenShift version 2.0.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-5409

high

7.5

CWE

200

12/8/2016

20/4/2017

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-5409: Infoleak

First published: Fri Aug 12 2016(Updated: )

It is reported that when OpenShift Enterprise 2 creates the GEARID cookie it fails to set the HTTPONLY valud on the cookie making it possible for attackers to read the cookie through other flaws.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Red Hat OpenShift	=2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5409?
CVE-2016-5409 has a moderate severity rating due to potential cookie exposure.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5409?
To fix CVE-2016-5409, update Red Hat OpenShift Enterprise to a version that sets the HTTPOnly flag on the GEARID cookie.
What impact does CVE-2016-5409 have on my application?
The impact of CVE-2016-5409 allows attackers to read the GEARID cookie through other vulnerabilities.
Is CVE-2016-5409 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2016-5409 is primarily a local vulnerability that can be exploited under certain conditions.
Which versions of OpenShift are affected by CVE-2016-5409?
CVE-2016-5409 affects Red Hat OpenShift version 2.0.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5409?
CVE-2016-5409 has a moderate severity rating due to potential cookie exposure.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5409?
To fix CVE-2016-5409, update Red Hat OpenShift Enterprise to a version that sets the HTTPOnly flag on the GEARID cookie.
What impact does CVE-2016-5409 have on my application?
The impact of CVE-2016-5409 allows attackers to read the GEARID cookie through other vulnerabilities.
Is CVE-2016-5409 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2016-5409 is primarily a local vulnerability that can be exploited under certain conditions.
Which versions of OpenShift are affected by CVE-2016-5409?
CVE-2016-5409 affects Red Hat OpenShift version 2.0.