CVE-2017-9868
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CVE-2017-9868 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Mosquitto through 1.4.12, mosquitto.db (aka the persistence file) is world readable, which allows local users to obtain sensitive MQTT topic information..
Description
In Mosquitto through 1.4.12, mosquitto.db (aka the persistence file) is world readable, which allows local users to obtain sensitive MQTT topic information.
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Eclipse | Mosquitto | <= 1.4.12 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
References
- https://github.com/eclipse/mosquitto/issues/468Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00036.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/eclipse/mosquitto/issues/468Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00036.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-9868?
In Mosquitto through 1.4.12, mosquitto.db (aka the persistence file) is world readable, which allows local users to obtain sensitive MQTT topic information.
How severe is CVE-2017-9868?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-9868 is pending analysis.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9868?
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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