CVE-2015-1842
UnknownEPSS 5.22%
Last modified
CVE-2015-1842 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The puppet manifests in the Red Hat openstack-puppet-modules package before 2014.2.13-2 uses a default password of CHANGEME for the pcsd daemon, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary shell commands via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 5.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The puppet manifests in the Red Hat openstack-puppet-modules package before 2014.2.13-2 uses a default password of CHANGEME for the pcsd daemon, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary shell commands via unspecified vectors.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Openstack | <= 6.0 |
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0789.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0791.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0789.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0791.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-1842?
The puppet manifests in the Red Hat openstack-puppet-modules package before 2014.2.13-2 uses a default password of CHANGEME for the pcsd daemon, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary shell commands via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-1842?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-1842 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1842?
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.
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