Vulnerability Description
etcd before versions 3.3.23 and 3.4.10 does not perform any password length validation, which allows for very short passwords, such as those with a length of one. This may allow an attacker to guess or brute-force users' passwords with little computational effort.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Etcd | >= 3.3.0, < 3.3.23 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 32 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/etcd-io/etcd/security/advisories/GHSA-4993-m7g5-r9hhThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://github.com/etcd-io/etcd/security/advisories/GHSA-4993-m7g5-r9hhThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-15115?
CVE-2020-15115 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). etcd before versions 3.3.23 and 3.4.10 does not perform any password length validation, which allows for very short passwords, such as those with a length of one. This may allow an attacker to guess o...
How severe is CVE-2020-15115?
CVE-2020-15115 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-15115?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Etcd, Fedoraproject Fedora.