CVE-2016-8626
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 2.31%
Last modified
CVE-2016-8626 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in Red Hat Ceph before 0.94.9-8. The way Ceph Object Gateway handles POST object requests permits an authenticated attacker to launch a denial of service attack by sending null or specially crafted POST object requests.. EPSS estimates a 2.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw was found in Red Hat Ceph before 0.94.9-8. The way Ceph Object Gateway handles POST object requests permits an authenticated attacker to launch a denial of service attack by sending null or specially crafted POST object requests.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Ceph | < 0.94.3.9-8 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2815.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2816.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2847.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2848.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://tracker.ceph.com/issues/17635Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94488Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2815.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2816.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2847.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2848.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://tracker.ceph.com/issues/17635Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94488Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-8626?
A flaw was found in Red Hat Ceph before 0.94.9-8. The way Ceph Object Gateway handles POST object requests permits an authenticated attacker to launch a denial of service attack by sending null or specially crafted POST object requests.
How severe is CVE-2016-8626?
CVE-2016-8626 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8626?
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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