CVE-2015-8945

Description

openshift-node in OpenShift Origin 1.1.6 and earlier improperly stores router credentials as envvars in the pod when the --credentials option is used, which allows local users to obtain sensitive private key information by reading the systemd journal.

Category

5.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.14%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/13/9 vdb entry mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91776 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/13/10 vdb entry mailing list
https://github.com/openshift/origin/issues/3951 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-8945?
CVE-2015-8945 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-8945?
To fix CVE-2015-8945, 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-2015-8945 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2015-8945 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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