Vulnerability Description
In Mosquitto through 1.4.12, mosquitto.db (aka the persistence file) is world readable, which allows local users to obtain sensitive MQTT topic information.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Eclipse | Mosquitto | <= 1.4.12 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/eclipse/mosquitto/issues/468Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00036.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/eclipse/mosquitto/issues/468Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00036.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-9868?
CVE-2017-9868 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In Mosquitto through 1.4.12, mosquitto.db (aka the persistence file) is world readable, which allows local users to obtain sensitive MQTT topic information.
How severe is CVE-2017-9868?
CVE-2017-9868 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-9868?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Eclipse Mosquitto, Debian Debian Linux.