Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource Affecting redis package, versions <3:3.2.5-2
Threat Intelligence
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- published15 Jul 2026
- disclosed31 Oct 2018
Introduced: 31 Oct 2018
CVE-2016-2121 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade Echo:latest redis to version 3:3.2.5-2 or higher.
NVD Description
Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream redis package and not the redis package as distributed by Echo.
See How to fix? for Echo:latest relevant fixed versions and status.
A permissions flaw was found in redis, which sets weak permissions on certain files and directories that could potentially contain sensitive information. A local, unprivileged user could possibly use this flaw to access unauthorized system information.
References
- https://advisory.echohq.com/cve/CVE-2016-2121
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2016-2121
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-2121
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1390588
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94111
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3226
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-2121