CVE-2016-9882: High severity cloudfoundry Capi-release vulnerability
An issue was discovered in Cloud Foundry Foundation cf-release versions prior to v250 and CAPI-release versions prior to v1.12.0. Cloud Foundry logs the credentials returned from service brokers in Cloud Controller system component logs. These logs are written to disk and often sent to a log aggregator via syslog.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9882?
CVE-2016-9882 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive credentials in system logs.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9882?
To mitigate CVE-2016-9882, upgrade to Cloud Foundry cf-release version 250 or higher and CAPI-release version 1.12.0 or higher.
What types of data are exposed in the logs due to CVE-2016-9882?
CVE-2016-9882 exposes sensitive credentials returned from service brokers in the Cloud Controller system component logs.
Which versions of Cloud Foundry are affected by CVE-2016-9882?
CVE-2016-9882 affects Cloud Foundry cf-release versions prior to v250 and CAPI-release versions prior to v1.12.0.
Are there any known exploits for CVE-2016-9882?
As of now, there are no public exploits specifically targeting CVE-2016-9882, but the vulnerability's nature poses significant risks.