CVE-2016-4976 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

Apache Ambari 2.x before 2.4.0 includes KDC administrator passwords on the kadmin command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via a process listing.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Ambari	2.0.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97229Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/AMBARI/Ambari+Vulnerabilities#AmbariIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97229Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/AMBARI/Ambari+Vulnerabilities#AmbariIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-4976?

CVE-2016-4976 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Apache Ambari 2.x before 2.4.0 includes KDC administrator passwords on the kadmin command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via a process listing.

How severe is CVE-2016-4976?

CVE-2016-4976 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-4976?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Ambari.