Vulnerability Description
The _UpgradeBeforeConfigurationChange function in lib/client/gnt_cluster.py in Ganeti 2.10.0 before 2.10.7 and 2.11.0 before 2.11.5 uses world-readable permissions for the configuration backup file, which allows local users to obtain SSL keys, remote API credentials, and other sensitive information by reading the file, related to the upgrade command.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Spi-Inc | Ganeti | 2.10.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.ganeti.org/?p=ganeti.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=a89f62e2db9ccf715d64d1a632247
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/127851/Ganeti-Insecure-Archive-Permission.hExploit
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q3/370
- http://www.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2014-006.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/533119/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69186
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95256
- http://git.ganeti.org/?p=ganeti.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=a89f62e2db9ccf715d64d1a632247
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/127851/Ganeti-Insecure-Archive-Permission.hExploit
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q3/370
- http://www.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2014-006.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/533119/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69186
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95256
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-5247?
CVE-2014-5247 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The _UpgradeBeforeConfigurationChange function in lib/client/gnt_cluster.py in Ganeti 2.10.0 before 2.10.7 and 2.11.0 before 2.11.5 uses world-readable permissions for the configuration backup file, w...
How severe is CVE-2014-5247?
CVE-2014-5247 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-2014-5247?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Spi-Inc Ganeti.