Vulnerability Description
The Tomcat package on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5 through 7, JBoss Web Server 3.0, and JBoss EWS 2 uses weak permissions for (1) /etc/sysconfig/tomcat and (2) /etc/tomcat/tomcat.conf, which allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging membership in the tomcat group.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Tomcat | - |
| Redhat | Jboss Enterprise Web Server | 2.0.0 |
| Redhat | Jboss Web Server | 3.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 5.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Hpc Node | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Hpc Node Eus | 7.2 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.2 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.2 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2045.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2046.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0457.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2016-3090545.h
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93478
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0455
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0456
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1367447Issue TrackingVDB EntryVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2045.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2046.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0457.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2016-3090545.h
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93478
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0455
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0456
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-6325?
CVE-2016-6325 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The Tomcat package on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5 through 7, JBoss Web Server 3.0, and JBoss EWS 2 uses weak permissions for (1) /etc/sysconfig/tomcat and (2) /etc/tomcat/tomcat.conf, which allo...
How severe is CVE-2016-6325?
CVE-2016-6325 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-6325?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Tomcat, Redhat Jboss Enterprise Web Server, Redhat Jboss Web Server, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop.