RHSA-2017:0247: Moderate: Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform security update
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 6 is a platform for Java applications based on JBoss Application Server 7.This release of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 6.4.13 serves as a replacement for Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 6.4.12, and includes bug fixes and enhancements, which are documented in the Release Notes document linked to in the References.[Updated May 2, 2017]CVE-2016-8656 was originally listed as resolved with this erratum. However, this was incorrect, as that issue only affected RPM installations and not zip files as provided by this erratum.Security Fix(es): It was discovered that the code that parsed the HTTP request line permitted invalid characters. This could be exploited, in conjunction with a proxy that also permitted the invalid characters but with a different interpretation, to inject data into the HTTP response. By manipulating the HTTP response the attacker could poison a web-cache, perform an XSS attack and/or obtain sensitive information from requests other then their own. (CVE-2016-6816) An EAP feature to download server log files allows logs to be available via GET requests making them vulnerable to cross-origin attacks. An attacker could trigger the user's browser to request the log files consuming enough resources that normal server functioning could be impaired. (CVE-2016-8627) It was discovered that when configuring RBAC and marking information as sensitive, users with a Monitor role are able to view the sensitive information. (CVE-2016-7061) The CVE-2016-8627 issue was discovered by Darran Lofthouse and Brian Stansberry (Red Hat).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2017:0247?
The severity of RHSA-2017:0247 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2017:0247?
You can fix RHSA-2017:0247 by upgrading to the updated version of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 6.4.13.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2017:0247?
RHSA-2017:0247 addresses multiple security vulnerabilities affecting Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform.
Is RHSA-2017:0247 applicable to my version of JBoss?
RHSA-2017:0247 specifically impacts Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 6.4.12 and earlier versions.
What are the potential risks of not addressing RHSA-2017:0247?
Failure to address RHSA-2017:0247 can lead to potential security breaches and exploitation of the vulnerabilities.