CVE-2016-5411

9.8 CRITICAL

Published: June 13, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

/var/lib/ovirt-engine/setup/engine-DC-config.py in Red Hat QuickStart Cloud Installer (QCI) before 1.0 GA is created world readable and contains the root password of the deployed system.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92669

Source: secalert@redhat.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1366412

Source: secalert@redhat.com

Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92669

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1366412

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

9.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

2.3%

81th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-255

Affected Vendors

redhat

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