CVE-2014-0189

Name: CVE-2014-0189
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-05-02T14:55:05.823+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-0189 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. virt-who uses world-readable permissions for /etc/sysconfig/virt-who, which allows local users to obtain password for hypervisors by reading the file.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

virt-who uses world-readable permissions for /etc/sysconfig/virt-who, which allows local users to obtain password for hypervisors by reading the file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.39%

30.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-310

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	7.0
Virt-Who Project	Virt-Who	All versions

References

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0430.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/28/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67089Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1081286Issue Tracking
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1088732Issue Tracking
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0430.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/28/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67089Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1081286Issue Tracking
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1088732Issue Tracking

Timeline

Published: May 2, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0189?

virt-who uses world-readable permissions for /etc/sysconfig/virt-who, which allows local users to obtain password for hypervisors by reading the file.

How severe is CVE-2014-0189?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-0189 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0189?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2014-0189?

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Source: NVD / NIST