Vulnerability Description
A flaw was found in katello-debug before 3.4.0 where certain scripts and log files used insecure temporary files. A local user could exploit this flaw to conduct a symbolic-link attack, allowing them to overwrite the contents of arbitrary files.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Theforeman | Katello | < 3.4.0 |
| Redhat | Satellite | 6.3 |
| Redhat | Satellite Capsule | 6.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0336Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-9595Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0336Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-9595Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-9595?
CVE-2016-9595 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). A flaw was found in katello-debug before 3.4.0 where certain scripts and log files used insecure temporary files. A local user could exploit this flaw to conduct a symbolic-link attack, allowing them ...
How severe is CVE-2016-9595?
CVE-2016-9595 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-9595?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Theforeman Katello, Redhat Satellite, Redhat Satellite Capsule.