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CVE-2016-5425

First published: Tue Aug 02 2016(Updated: )

It was discovered that the Tomcat packages installed configuration file /usr/lib/tmpfiles.d/tomcat.conf writeable to the tomcat group. A member of the group or a malicious web application deployed on Tomcat could use this flaw to escalate their privileges.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/tomcat<0:7.0.54-8.el7_2
0:7.0.54-8.el7_2
Tomcat
Oracle Instantis EnterpriseTrack=17.1
Oracle Instantis EnterpriseTrack=17.2
Oracle Instantis EnterpriseTrack=17.3
Oracle Linux=7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.3
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.3
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.5
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.3
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-5425?

    CVE-2016-5425 is classified with a moderate severity level, allowing privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-5425?

    To fix CVE-2016-5425, update the Tomcat package to a version that is not affected, specifically 0:7.0.54-8.el7_2 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2016-5425?

    CVE-2016-5425 affects certain versions of the Tomcat package installed on Red Hat-based systems.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2016-5425?

    The impact of CVE-2016-5425 includes the potential for unauthorized privilege escalation by group members or malicious applications.

  • Is there a known exploit for CVE-2016-5425?

    Yes, there are known exploits that leverage CVE-2016-5425 to gain elevated privileges on affected systems.

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