CVE-2016-5411 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

/var/lib/ovirt-engine/setup/engine-DC-config.py in Red Hat QuickStart Cloud Installer (QCI) before 1.0 GA is created world readable and contains the root password of the deployed system.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Quickstart Cloud Installer	0.9
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-255

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92669Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1366412Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92669Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1366412Issue TrackingVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-5411?

CVE-2016-5411 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). /var/lib/ovirt-engine/setup/engine-DC-config.py in Red Hat QuickStart Cloud Installer (QCI) before 1.0 GA is created world readable and contains the root password of the deployed system.

How severe is CVE-2016-5411?

CVE-2016-5411 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5411?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Quickstart Cloud Installer, Redhat Enterprise Linux.