CVE-2016-9885: Infoleak
An issue was discovered in Pivotal GemFire for PCF 1.6.x versions prior to 1.6.5 and 1.7.x versions prior to 1.7.1. The gfsh (Geode Shell) endpoint, used by operators and application developers to connect to their cluster, is unauthenticated and publicly accessible. Because HTTPS communications are terminated at the gorouter, communications from the gorouter to GemFire clusters are unencrypted. An attacker could run any command available on gfsh and could cause denial of service, lost confidentiality of data, escalate privileges, or eavesdrop on other communications between the gorouter and the cluster.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9885?
The severity of CVE-2016-9885 is rated as high due to its unauthenticated access to the GFSH endpoint.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9885?
To fix CVE-2016-9885, upgrade to Pivotal GemFire for PCF version 1.6.5 or 1.7.1 or later.
What versions of Pivotal GemFire are affected by CVE-2016-9885?
CVE-2016-9885 affects Pivotal GemFire versions 1.6.0.0 through 1.6.4.0 and 1.7.0.0.
What impact does CVE-2016-9885 have on security?
CVE-2016-9885 allows unauthorized access to the GFSH endpoint, potentially exposing the cluster to malicious activities.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-9885?
There are no official workarounds for CVE-2016-9885; upgrading to a patched version is recommended.