Vulnerability Description
script/katello-generate-passphrase in Katello 1.1 uses world-readable permissions for /etc/katello/secure/passphrase, which allows local users to obtain the passphrase by reading the file.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Katello | Katello | 1.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0544.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0547.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=879094
- https://github.com/Katello/katello/pull/1349
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0544.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0547.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=879094
- https://github.com/Katello/katello/pull/1349
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5561?
CVE-2012-5561 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). script/katello-generate-passphrase in Katello 1.1 uses world-readable permissions for /etc/katello/secure/passphrase, which allows local users to obtain the passphrase by reading the file.
How severe is CVE-2012-5561?
CVE-2012-5561 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-2012-5561?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Katello Katello.