CVE-2015-5160

Name: CVE-2015-5160
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-08-20T21:29:00.277+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-5160 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. libvirt before 2.2 includes Ceph credentials on the qemu command line when using RADOS Block Device (aka RBD), which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via a process listing.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

libvirt before 2.2 includes Ceph credentials on the qemu command line when using RADOS Block Device (aka RBD), which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via a process listing.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.41%

32.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libvirt	Libvirt	< 2.2
Redhat	Virtualization	3.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	5
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Eus	7.3
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Eus	7.4
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Eus	7.5
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Eus	7.6
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Aus	7.3
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Aus	7.4
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Aus	7.6
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Eus	7.3
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Eus	7.4
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Eus	7.5
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Eus	7.6
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Tus	7.3
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Tus	7.6
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	7.0

References

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2577.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/07/21/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ossn/+bug/1686743Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1245647Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://wiki.openstack.org/wiki/OSSN/OSSN-0079Third Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2577.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/07/21/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ossn/+bug/1686743Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1245647Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://wiki.openstack.org/wiki/OSSN/OSSN-0079Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 20, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5160?

libvirt before 2.2 includes Ceph credentials on the qemu command line when using RADOS Block Device (aka RBD), which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via a process listing.

How severe is CVE-2015-5160?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5160 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5160?

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-2015-5160?

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Source: NVD / NIST