CVE-2020-14156
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.81%
Last modified
CVE-2020-14156 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. user_channel/passwd_mgr.cpp in OpenBMC phosphor-host-ipmid before 2020-04-03 does not ensure that /etc/ipmi-pass has strong file permissions.. EPSS estimates a 1.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
user_channel/passwd_mgr.cpp in OpenBMC phosphor-host-ipmid before 2020-04-03 does not ensure that /etc/ipmi-pass has strong file permissions.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openbmc-Project | Openbmc | < 2020-04-03 |
References
- https://github.com/openbmc/openbmc/issues/3670Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/openbmc/phosphor-host-ipmid/commit/b265455a2518ece7c004b43c144199ec980fc620Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.ozlabs.org/pipermail/openbmc/2020-June/022020.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/openbmc/openbmc/issues/3670Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/openbmc/phosphor-host-ipmid/commit/b265455a2518ece7c004b43c144199ec980fc620Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.ozlabs.org/pipermail/openbmc/2020-June/022020.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-14156?
user_channel/passwd_mgr.cpp in OpenBMC phosphor-host-ipmid before 2020-04-03 does not ensure that /etc/ipmi-pass has strong file permissions.
How severe is CVE-2020-14156?
CVE-2020-14156 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14156?
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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