CVE-2016-3704
UnknownEPSS 1.94%
Last modified
CVE-2016-3704 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Pulp before 2.8.5 uses bash's $RANDOM in an unsafe way to generate passwords.. EPSS estimates a 1.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Pulp before 2.8.5 uses bash's $RANDOM in an unsafe way to generate passwords.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 24 |
| Pulpproject | Pulp | <= 2.8.4 |
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1330264Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://docs.pulpproject.org/user-guide/release-notes/2.8.x.html#pulp-2-8-5Permissions Required
- https://github.com/pulp/pulp/blob/pulp-2.8.2-1/server/bin/pulp-qpid-ssl-cfg#L25Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/pulp/pulp/blob/pulp-2.8.2-1/server/bin/pulp-qpid-ssl-cfg#L97-L105Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://pulp.plan.io/issues/1858Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1330264Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://docs.pulpproject.org/user-guide/release-notes/2.8.x.html#pulp-2-8-5Permissions Required
- https://github.com/pulp/pulp/blob/pulp-2.8.2-1/server/bin/pulp-qpid-ssl-cfg#L25Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/pulp/pulp/blob/pulp-2.8.2-1/server/bin/pulp-qpid-ssl-cfg#L97-L105Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://pulp.plan.io/issues/1858Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-3704?
Pulp before 2.8.5 uses bash's $RANDOM in an unsafe way to generate passwords.
How severe is CVE-2016-3704?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3704 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3704?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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