CVE-2015-8945

Name: CVE-2015-8945
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-08-05T15:59:00.13+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-8945 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.37%

28.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-255

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openshift	Origin	<= 1.1.6

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/13/10Mailing List, VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/13/9Mailing List, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91776Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/openshift/origin/issues/3951Patch
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/13/10Mailing List, VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/13/9Mailing List, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91776Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/openshift/origin/issues/3951Patch

Timeline

Published: Aug 5, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8945?

How severe is CVE-2015-8945?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8945 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8945?

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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Source: NVD / NIST