CVE-2016-6655: Command Injection

Published Jun 13, 2017
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Cloud Foundry Foundation Cloud Foundry release versions prior to v245 and cf-mysql-release versions prior to v31. A command injection vulnerability was discovered in a common script used by many Cloud Foundry components. A malicious user may exploit numerous vectors to execute arbitrary commands on servers running Cloud Foundry.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Cloudfoundry Cf-mysql-release<=30
Cloudfoundry Cf-release<=244

Event History

Jun 13, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6655?

CVE-2016-6655 is classified as a high severity command injection vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-6655?

To fix CVE-2016-6655, upgrade Cloud Foundry Foundation Cloud Foundry release to version 245 or later and cf-mysql-release to version 31 or later.

3

What components are affected by CVE-2016-6655?

CVE-2016-6655 affects numerous components of Cloud Foundry that utilize a common script which is susceptible to command injection.

4

Can a malicious user exploit CVE-2016-6655?

Yes, a malicious user can exploit CVE-2016-6655 through various vectors to execute arbitrary commands.

5

What are the affected versions of Cloud Foundry for CVE-2016-6655?

The affected versions of Cloud Foundry are versions prior to v245 for cf-release and versions prior to v31 for cf-mysql-release.

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