Vulnerability Description
The knife bootstrap command in chef Infra client before version 15.4.45 leaks the validator.pem private RSA key to /var/log/messages.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chef | Chef | < 15.4.45 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/14/14Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://discourse.chef.io/t/chef-infra-client-15-4-45-released/16081
- https://github.com/chef/chef/issues/3871PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/chef/chef/pull/8885
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/14/14Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://discourse.chef.io/t/chef-infra-client-15-4-45-released/16081
- https://github.com/chef/chef/issues/3871PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/chef/chef/pull/8885
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8559?
CVE-2015-8559 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The knife bootstrap command in chef Infra client before version 15.4.45 leaks the validator.pem private RSA key to /var/log/messages.
How severe is CVE-2015-8559?
CVE-2015-8559 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-8559?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Chef Chef.