CVE-2016-7075

Name: CVE-2016-7075
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-10T14:29:00.8+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7075 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. It was found that Kubernetes as used by Openshift Enterprise 3 did not correctly validate X.509 client intermediate certificate host name fields. An attacker could use this flaw to bypass authentication requirements by using a specially crafted X.509 certificate.. EPSS estimates a 1.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

It was found that Kubernetes as used by Openshift Enterprise 3 did not correctly validate X.509 client intermediate certificate host name fields. An attacker could use this flaw to bypass authentication requirements by using a specially crafted X.509 certificate.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.57%

72.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kubernetes	Kubernetes	All versions
Redhat	Openshift	3.1
Redhat	Openshift	3.2
Redhat	Openshift	3.3

References

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:2064Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-7075Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/issues/34517Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:2064Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-7075Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/issues/34517Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 10, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7075?

How severe is CVE-2016-7075?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7075 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7075?

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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Source: NVD / NIST