CVE-2016-8626: Input Validation
First published: Tue Jul 31 2018(Updated: )
A flaw was found in Red Hat Ceph before 0.94.9-8. The way Ceph Object Gateway handles POST object requests permits an authenticated attacker to launch a denial of service attack by sending null or specially crafted POST object requests.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat Ceph | <0.94.3.9-8 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =7.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =7.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2815.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2816.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2847.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2848.html
- http://tracker.ceph.com/issues/17635
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94488
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-8626
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-8626?
The severity of CVE-2016-8626 is medium.
How does CVE-2016-8626 affect Red Hat Ceph?
CVE-2016-8626 affects Red Hat Ceph versions before 0.94.9-8.
Can an authenticated attacker launch a denial of service attack using CVE-2016-8626?
Yes, an authenticated attacker can launch a denial of service attack by sending null or specially crafted POST object requests.
Which versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux are affected by CVE-2016-8626?
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Server, and Workstation versions 7.0 are affected by CVE-2016-8626.
Are there any references for CVE-2016-8626?
Yes, you can find references for CVE-2016-8626 at the following links: [http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2815.html](http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2815.html), [http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2816.html](http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2816.html), [http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2847.html](http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2847.html).
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