CVE-2016-9185: Infoleak

Published Nov 4, 2016
·
Updated

A vulnerability was found in Heat. By launching a new Heat stack with a local URL an authenticated user may conduct network discovery revealing internal network configuration.

Upstream bug:

https://bugs.launchpad.net/ossa/+bug/1606500

Other sources

In OpenStack Heat, by launching a new Heat stack with a local URL an authenticated user may conduct network discovery revealing internal network configuration. Affected versions are <=5.0.3, >=6.0.0 <=6.1.0, and ==7.0.0.

MITRE

Affected Software

4 affected components
Openstack Heat=5.0.3
Openstack Heat=6.0.0
Openstack Heat=6.1.0
Openstack Heat=7.0.0

Event History

Nov 4, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·10:44 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9185?

CVE-2016-9185 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for network configuration disclosure.

2

What systems are affected by CVE-2016-9185?

CVE-2016-9185 affects OpenStack Heat versions 5.0.3, 6.0.0, 6.1.0, and 7.0.0.

3

How do I fix CVE-2016-9185?

To fix CVE-2016-9185, upgrade OpenStack Heat to a version later than 6.1.0 or switch to the most recent supported release.

4

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2016-9185?

Exploiting CVE-2016-9185 allows authenticated users to conduct network discovery, potentially exposing internal network configurations.

5

Who is at risk from CVE-2016-9185?

Organizations using the affected versions of OpenStack Heat may be at risk if they allow authenticated users access to launch new stacks.

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