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LOW · 2.1

CVE-2015-4940

Apache Ambari before 2.1, as used in IBM Infosphere BigInsights 4.x before 4.1, stores a cleartext BigSheets password in a configuration file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information ...

Vulnerability Description

Apache Ambari before 2.1, as used in IBM Infosphere BigInsights 4.x before 4.1, stores a cleartext BigSheets password in a configuration file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.

CVSS Score

2.1

LOW

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
ApacheAmbari<= 2.0.2
IbmInfosphere Biginsights4.0.0.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2015-4940?

CVE-2015-4940 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). Apache Ambari before 2.1, as used in IBM Infosphere BigInsights 4.x before 4.1, stores a cleartext BigSheets password in a configuration file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information ...

How severe is CVE-2015-4940?

CVE-2015-4940 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-2015-4940?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Ambari, Ibm Infosphere Biginsights.