CVE-2014-0189
First published: Thu Apr 17 2014(Updated: )
It was reported that "/etc/sysconfig/virt-who" is world-readable and contains plaintext passwords to connect to various hypervisors. A local attacker could use this flaw to obtain those passwords and gain access to the hypervisors.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =7.0 | |
| Virt-who Project Virt-who |
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Reference Links
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0430.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/28/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67089
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1081286
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1088732
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1081286
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2014-1206.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2014-1513.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1186034
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0430.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-0189?
CVE-2014-0189 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the risk of local attackers gaining access to sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0189?
To fix CVE-2014-0189, change the permissions of the '/etc/sysconfig/virt-who' file to restrict access to authorized users only.
What systems are affected by CVE-2014-0189?
CVE-2014-0189 affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.0 and systems running the Virt-who application.
What data is compromised in CVE-2014-0189?
CVE-2014-0189 compromises plaintext passwords used to connect to hypervisors, which can lead to unauthorized access.
Can CVE-2014-0189 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2014-0189 cannot be exploited remotely; it requires local access to the system to read the world-readable file.
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