CVE-2016-8627
First published: Mon Oct 24 2016(Updated: )
admin-cli before versions 3.0.0.alpha25, 2.2.1.cr2 is vulnerable to an EAP feature to download server log files that allows logs to be available via GET requests making them vulnerable to cross-origin attacks. An attacker could trigger the user's browser to request the log files consuming enough resources that normal server functioning could be impaired.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/admin-cli | <3.0.0. | 3.0.0. |
| redhat/admin-cli | <2.2.1. | 2.2.1. |
| JBoss Enterprise Application Platform | =6.4.0 | |
| JBoss Enterprise Application Platform | =7.0.0 | |
| JBoss Enterprise Application Platform | =7.1.0 | |
| Red Hat Keycloak |
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Reference Links
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0170.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0171.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0172.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0173.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0244.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0245.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0246.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0247.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0250.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95698
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037660
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3454
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3455
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3456
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3458
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-8627
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-8627?
CVE-2016-8627 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its characteristics that could lead to exposure of sensitive log files.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8627?
To fix CVE-2016-8627, you should upgrade to admin-cli version 3.0.0.alpha25 or 2.2.1.cr2 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2016-8627?
CVE-2016-8627 affects admin-cli versions prior to 3.0.0.alpha25 and 2.2.1.cr2.
What types of attacks can CVE-2016-8627 facilitate?
CVE-2016-8627 can facilitate cross-origin requests allowing unauthorized access to server log files.
Is CVE-2016-8627 related to other vulnerabilities?
CVE-2016-8627 is related to the use of log downloading features in administrative interfaces that expose sensitive information.
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