CVE-2018-16856
First published: Tue Mar 26 2019(Updated: )
In a default Red Hat Openstack Platform Director installation, openstack-octavia before versions openstack-octavia 2.0.2-5 and openstack-octavia-3.0.1-0.20181009115732 creates log files that are readable by all users. Sensitive information such as private keys can appear in these log files allowing for information exposure.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/octavia | <2.1.0 | 2.1.0 |
| pip/octavia | >=3.0.0.0b1<3.1.0 | 3.1.0 |
| OpenStack Octavia | >=2.0.0<2.0.2-5 | |
| OpenStack Octavia | >=3.0.0<3.0.1-0.20181009115732 | |
| redhat openstack | =12 | |
| redhat openstack | =13 | |
| redhat openstack | =14 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-16856
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-16856
- https://github.com/openstack/octavia/commit/ae7c87f54a6c5483a608d5e9fe51ea1966ea1f7e
- https://github.com/openstack/octavia/commits/3.1.0
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-qcj3-h27m-mp9x (Advisory)
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/octavia/PYSEC-2019-193.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-16856?
CVE-2018-16856 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive information in log files.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16856?
To fix CVE-2018-16856, update OpenStack Octavia to version 2.1.0 or later, or 3.1.0 or later.
What are the vulnerable versions of OpenStack Octavia in CVE-2018-16856?
The vulnerable versions of OpenStack Octavia are prior to 2.0.2-5 and prior to 3.0.1-0.20181009115732.
What sensitive information is exposed due to CVE-2018-16856?
CVE-2018-16856 can expose sensitive information such as private keys through readable log files.
Which OpenStack versions are affected by CVE-2018-16856?
Red Hat OpenStack versions 12, 13, and 14 are affected by CVE-2018-16856.
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