CVE-2017-2665 — MEDIUM (4.8)

Vulnerability Description

The skyring-setup command creates random password for mongodb skyring database but it writes password in plain text to /etc/skyring/skyring.conf file which is owned by root but read by local user. Any local user who has access to system running skyring service will be able to get password in plain text.

CVSS Score

4.8

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mongodb	Mongodb	-
Redhat	Storage Console	2.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-522

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97612Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-2665Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97612Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-2665Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-2665?

CVE-2017-2665 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.8 (MEDIUM). The skyring-setup command creates random password for mongodb skyring database but it writes password in plain text to /etc/skyring/skyring.conf file which is owned by root but read by local user. Any...

How severe is CVE-2017-2665?

CVE-2017-2665 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-2665?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mongodb Mongodb, Redhat Storage Console.