CVE-2016-6345: Infoleak
First published: Thu Sep 01 2016(Updated: )
It was found that there was insufficient use of randam values in RESTEasy async jobs. An attacker could use this flaw to steal user data.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/resteasy | <3.1.0. | 3.1.0. |
| redhat/resteasy | <3.0.20. | 3.0.20. |
| Red Hat Resteasy Base JAX-RS API |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92746
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1372117
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1372118
- https://access.redhat.com/documentation/en/red-hat-jboss-enterprise-application-platform/7.0/paged/developing-web-services-applications/chapter-2-developing-jax-rs-web-services
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1471273
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1480769
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6345?
CVE-2016-6345 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to expose sensitive user data.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6345?
To fix CVE-2016-6345, update to RESTEasy version 3.1.0 or higher if on version 3.1.x, or to version 3.0.20 if on version 3.0.x.
What types of software are affected by CVE-2016-6345?
CVE-2016-6345 affects RESTEasy versions prior to 3.1.0 and 3.0.20 from Red Hat.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2016-6345?
Exploitation of CVE-2016-6345 could allow an attacker to access and steal sensitive user data.
Who is at risk for CVE-2016-6345?
Organizations using vulnerable versions of RESTEasy are at risk of data breaches due to CVE-2016-6345.
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