Vulnerability Description
nm-connection-editor in NetworkManager (NM) 0.7.x exports connection objects over D-Bus upon actions in the connection editor GUI, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading D-Bus signals, as demonstrated by using dbus-monitor to discover the password for the WiFi network.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Networkmanager | 0.7.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.gnome.org/browse/network-manager-applet/commit/?h=NETWORKMANAGER_APPLPatch
- http://git.gnome.org/browse/network-manager-applet/commit/?h=NETWORKMANAGER_APPLPatch
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-02/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37819Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38420
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/12/16/3
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0108.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37580
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=546117Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54898
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://git.gnome.org/browse/network-manager-applet/commit/?h=NETWORKMANAGER_APPLPatch
- http://git.gnome.org/browse/network-manager-applet/commit/?h=NETWORKMANAGER_APPLPatch
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-02/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37819Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-4145?
CVE-2009-4145 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). nm-connection-editor in NetworkManager (NM) 0.7.x exports connection objects over D-Bus upon actions in the connection editor GUI, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading D...
How severe is CVE-2009-4145?
CVE-2009-4145 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-4145?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Networkmanager.