CVE-2017-2665

Description

The skyring-setup command creates random password for mongodb skyring database but it writes password in plain text to /etc/skyring/skyring.conf file which is owned by root but read by local user. Any local user who has access to system running skyring service will be able to get password in plain text.

Category

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory redhat.com
Affected: [UNKNOWN] rhscon-core
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97612 vdb entry third party advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-2665 issue tracking third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2665?
CVE-2017-2665 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-2665?
To fix CVE-2017-2665, 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-2017-2665 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-2665 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-2665?
CVE-2017-2665 affects [UNKNOWN] rhscon-core.
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