CVE-2015-4940

Description

Apache Ambari before 2.1, as used in IBM Infosphere BigInsights 4.x before 4.1, stores a cleartext BigSheets password in a configuration file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.

Category

2.1
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.12%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034102 vdb entry
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21969202 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-4940?
CVE-2015-4940 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-4940?
To fix CVE-2015-4940, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2015-4940 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2015-4940 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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