Vulnerability Description
virt-who uses world-readable permissions for /etc/sysconfig/virt-who, which allows local users to obtain password for hypervisors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
| Virt-Who Project | Virt-Who | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0430.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/28/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67089Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1081286Issue Tracking
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1088732Issue Tracking
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0430.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/28/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67089Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1081286Issue Tracking
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1088732Issue Tracking
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-0189?
CVE-2014-0189 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). virt-who uses world-readable permissions for /etc/sysconfig/virt-who, which allows local users to obtain password for hypervisors by reading the file.
How severe is CVE-2014-0189?
CVE-2014-0189 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-2014-0189?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server, Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation, Virt-Who Project Virt-Who.