CVE-2019-0816: Medium severity ubuntu vulnerability

Published Apr 9, 2019
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Updated

A security feature bypass exists in Azure SSH Keypairs, due to a change in the provisioning logic for some Linux images that use cloud-init, aka 'Azure SSH Keypairs Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability'.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Ubuntu=18.04
Microsoft Azure

Event History

Apr 9, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:29 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:29 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-0816?

CVE-2019-0816 is a security feature bypass vulnerability that exists in Azure SSH Keypairs.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-0816?

The severity of CVE-2019-0816 is medium, with a severity value of 5.1.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2019-0816?

Canonical Ubuntu Linux 18.04 LTS and Microsoft Azure are affected by CVE-2019-0816.

4

How does CVE-2019-0816 bypass the security feature?

CVE-2019-0816 bypasses the security feature due to a change in the provisioning logic for some Linux images that use cloud-init.

5

How can I fix CVE-2019-0816?

To fix CVE-2019-0816, apply the necessary updates and patches provided by the vendor or follow the recommendations outlined in the advisory.

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