CVE-2013-0345: Low severity Varnish Cache Project Varnish Cache vulnerability

Published May 8, 2014
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Updated

varnish 3.0.3 uses world-readable permissions for the /var/log/varnish/ directory and the log files in the directory, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the files. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Varnish Cache Project Varnish Cache=3.0.3

Event History

May 8, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-0345?

CVE-2013-0345 has a medium severity level as it allows local users to read sensitive log files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-0345?

To fix CVE-2013-0345, change the permissions of the /var/log/varnish/ directory and its log files to restrict access to authorized users only.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2013-0345?

CVE-2013-0345 specifically affects Varnish Cache version 3.0.3.

4

What type of information can be accessed due to CVE-2013-0345?

Due to CVE-2013-0345, local users can access sensitive information contained in the log files.

5

Is CVE-2013-0345 a remote exploit?

CVE-2013-0345 is not a remote exploit; it requires local access to the machine where Varnish is installed.

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