CVE-2017-15104
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.43%
Last modified
CVE-2017-15104 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An access flaw was found in Heketi 5, where the heketi.json configuration file was world readable. An attacker having local access to the Heketi server could read plain-text passwords from the heketi.json file.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An access flaw was found in Heketi 5, where the heketi.json configuration file was world readable. An attacker having local access to the Heketi server could read plain-text passwords from the heketi.json file.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Heketi Project | Heketi | 5.0.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 7.0 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3481Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-15104Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1510149Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/heketi/heketi/releases/tag/v5.0.1Release Notes
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3481Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-15104Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1510149Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/heketi/heketi/releases/tag/v5.0.1Release Notes
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-15104?
An access flaw was found in Heketi 5, where the heketi.json configuration file was world readable. An attacker having local access to the Heketi server could read plain-text passwords from the heketi.json file.
How severe is CVE-2017-15104?
CVE-2017-15104 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15104?
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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