CVE-2016-6815 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

In Apache Ranger before 0.6.2, users with "keyadmin" role should not be allowed to change password for users with "admin" role.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Ranger	0.4.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-255

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94221Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/RANGER/Vulnerabilities+found+in+RangVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94221Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/RANGER/Vulnerabilities+found+in+RangVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-6815?

CVE-2016-6815 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). In Apache Ranger before 0.6.2, users with "keyadmin" role should not be allowed to change password for users with "admin" role.

How severe is CVE-2016-6815?

CVE-2016-6815 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-6815?

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