CVE-2018-16856

Description

In a default Red Hat Openstack Platform Director installation, openstack-octavia before versions openstack-octavia 2.0.2-5 and openstack-octavia-3.0.1-0.20181009115732 creates log files that are readable by all users. Sensitive information such as private keys can appear in these log files allowing for information exposure.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.09%
Third-Party Advisory redhat.com
Affected: [UNKNOWN] openstack-octavia
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-16856 issue tracking third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-16856?
CVE-2018-16856 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-16856?
To fix CVE-2018-16856, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-16856 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-16856 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-16856?
CVE-2018-16856 affects [UNKNOWN] openstack-octavia.
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