CVE-2013-7458: Infoleak
First published: Mon Jul 25 2016(Updated: )
linenoise, as used in Redis before 3.2.3, uses world-readable permissions for .rediscli_history, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the file.
Credit: security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Redis | <=3.2.2 | |
| Debian Linux | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-08/msg00029.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-08/msg00030.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3634
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=832460
- https://github.com/antirez/linenoise/issues/121
- https://github.com/antirez/linenoise/pull/122
- https://github.com/antirez/redis/blob/3.2/00-RELEASENOTES
- https://github.com/antirez/redis/issues/3284
- https://github.com/antirez/redis/pull/1418
- https://github.com/antirez/redis/pull/3322
- https://codesearch.debian.net/search?q=int+linenoiseHistorySave&perpkg=1
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-7458?
CVE-2013-7458 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential exposure of sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2013-7458?
To mitigate CVE-2013-7458, ensure that the permissions of the .rediscli_history file are set to restrict access to only authorized users.
Which versions of Redis are affected by CVE-2013-7458?
CVE-2013-7458 affects Redis versions prior to 3.2.3.
Can local users exploit CVE-2013-7458?
Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2013-7458 to read sensitive information from the .rediscli_history file.
Are there any specific operating systems impacted by CVE-2013-7458?
CVE-2013-7458 impacts Redis installations on Debian GNU/Linux version 8.0 and earlier versions.
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