CVE-2016-5432
First published: Tue Aug 30 2016(Updated: )
The ovirt-engine-provisiondb utility in Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization (RHEV) Engine 4.0 allows local users to obtain sensitive database provisioning information by reading log files.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization | =4.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =7.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5432?
CVE-2016-5432 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5432?
To fix CVE-2016-5432, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization above 4.0.
What type of information is exposed due to CVE-2016-5432?
CVE-2016-5432 allows local users to obtain sensitive database provisioning information by reading log files.
Which software is affected by CVE-2016-5432?
CVE-2016-5432 affects Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization version 4.0.
Are there any mitigation strategies for CVE-2016-5432?
Mitigation for CVE-2016-5432 includes restricting access to log files and ensuring that only authorized users can operate ovirt-engine-provisiondb.
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