Vulnerability Description
The Subscription Manager package (aka subscription-manager) before 1.17.7-1 for Candlepin uses weak permissions (755) for subscription-manager cache directories, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading files in the directories.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Hpc Node | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Subscription-Manager | <= 1.17.6-1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2592.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0698.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/26/5Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93926Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038083Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1340525Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/candlepin/subscription-manager/blob/subscription-manager-1.17Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/candlepin/subscription-manager/commit/9dec31PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2592.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0698.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/26/5Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93926Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038083Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1340525Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/candlepin/subscription-manager/blob/subscription-manager-1.17Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-4455?
CVE-2016-4455 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). The Subscription Manager package (aka subscription-manager) before 1.17.7-1 for Candlepin uses weak permissions (755) for subscription-manager cache directories, which allows local users to obtain sen...
How severe is CVE-2016-4455?
CVE-2016-4455 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-4455?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Hpc Node, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server, Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation, Redhat Subscription-Manager.