CVE-2016-7070
First published: Tue Sep 11 2018(Updated: )
A privilege escalation flaw was found in the Ansible Tower. When Tower before 3.0.3 deploys a PostgreSQL database, it incorrectly configures the trust level of postgres user. An attacker could use this vulnerability to gain admin level access to the database.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat Ansible Tower | <3.0.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this privilege escalation flaw in Ansible Tower?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2016-7070.
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7070?
The severity of CVE-2016-7070 is high.
How does CVE-2016-7070 affect Ansible Tower?
CVE-2016-7070 allows an attacker to gain admin level access to the PostgreSQl database deployed by Ansible Tower.
What is the fix for CVE-2016-7070?
To fix CVE-2016-7070, update Ansible Tower to version 3.0.3 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2016-7070?
More information about CVE-2016-7070 can be found at the following references: [1] [2]
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