CVE-2014-6274: S3 and Glacier remotes creds embedded in the git repo were not encrypted
git-annex had a bug in the S3 and Glacier remotes where if embedcreds=yes was set, and the remote used encryption=pubkey or encryption=hybrid, the embedded AWS credentials were stored in the git repository in (effectively) plaintext, not encrypted as they were supposed to be. This issue affects git-annex: from 3.20121126 before 5.20140919.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-6274?
CVE-2014-6274 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive AWS credentials.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6274?
To fix CVE-2014-6274, update git-annex to a version later than 5.20140919.
What software is affected by CVE-2014-6274?
CVE-2014-6274 affects git-annex versions between 3.20121126 and 5.20140919.
What are the implications of CVE-2014-6274?
CVE-2014-6274 could lead to unauthorized access to AWS resources due to unencrypted embedded credentials.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-6274?
A temporary workaround for CVE-2014-6274 is to avoid using the embedcreds=yes option with S3 and Glacier remotes until the software is updated.