CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-9185: Infoleak

First published: Fri Nov 04 2016(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
openstack heat=5.0.3
openstack heat=6.0.0
openstack heat=6.1.0
openstack heat=7.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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