CVE-2016-9590: Infoleak

Published Apr 26, 2018
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Updated

puppet-swift before versions 8.2.1, 9.4.4 is vulnerable to an information-disclosure in Red Hat OpenStack Platform director's installation of Object Storage (swift). During installation, the Puppet script responsible for deploying the service incorrectly removes and recreates the proxy-server.conf file with world-readable permissions.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Openstack puppet-swift>=8.0.0<8.2.1
Openstack puppet-swift>=9.0.0<9.4.4
redhat Openstack=8
redhat Openstack=9
redhat Openstack=10

Event History

Apr 26, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9590?

CVE-2016-9590 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-9590?

To fix CVE-2016-9590, upgrade Puppet Swift to version 8.2.1 or later, or version 9.4.4 or later.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2016-9590?

CVE-2016-9590 affects Puppet Swift versions prior to 8.2.1 and 9.4.4, as well as Red Hat OpenStack versions 8, 9, and 10.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-9590?

CVE-2016-9590 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability.

5

In which environment is CVE-2016-9590 found?

CVE-2016-9590 is found in the Red Hat OpenStack Platform director's installation of Object Storage (swift).

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