CVE-2016-4976

Name: CVE-2016-4976
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-29T20:59:00.247+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-4976 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Apache Ambari 2.x before 2.4.0 includes KDC administrator passwords on the kadmin command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via a process listing.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apache Ambari 2.x before 2.4.0 includes KDC administrator passwords on the kadmin command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via a process listing.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.51%

39.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Ambari	2.0.0
Apache	Ambari	2.0.1
Apache	Ambari	2.0.2
Apache	Ambari	2.1.0
Apache	Ambari	2.1.1
Apache	Ambari	2.1.2
Apache	Ambari	2.2.0
Apache	Ambari	2.2.1
Apache	Ambari	2.2.2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97229Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/AMBARI/Ambari+Vulnerabilities#AmbariVulnerabilities-FixedinAmbari2.4.0Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97229Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/AMBARI/Ambari+Vulnerabilities#AmbariVulnerabilities-FixedinAmbari2.4.0Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 29, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4976?

Apache Ambari 2.x before 2.4.0 includes KDC administrator passwords on the kadmin command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via a process listing.

How severe is CVE-2016-4976?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-4976 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4976?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-4976?

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Source: NVD / NIST