CVE-2016-6653: Infoleak
First published: Thu Oct 06 2016(Updated: )
The MariaDB audit_plugin component in Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) cf-mysql-release 27 and 28 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading syslog messages, as demonstrated by cleartext credentials.
Credit: security_alert@emc.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Pivotal Cloud Foundry | =27.0 | |
| Pivotal Cloud Foundry | =28.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6653?
CVE-2016-6653 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6653?
To mitigate CVE-2016-6653, upgrade to a secure version of Pivotal Cloud Foundry cf-mysql that does not contain this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-6653?
CVE-2016-6653 affects Pivotal Cloud Foundry cf-mysql-release versions 27.0 and 28.0.
What type of information could be exposed by CVE-2016-6653?
CVE-2016-6653 could expose sensitive information such as cleartext credentials through syslog messages.
Can CVE-2016-6653 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-6653 can be exploited remotely by attackers to read syslog messages.
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