CVE-2014-9770
First published: Wed Apr 20 2016(Updated: )
tmpfiles.d/systemd.conf in systemd before 214 uses weak permissions for journal files under (1) /run/log/journal/%m and (2) /var/log/journal/%m, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading these files.
Credit: meissner@suse.de
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SUSE Linux | =13.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-9770?
CVE-2014-9770 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on sensitive information exposure.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9770?
To fix CVE-2014-9770, update your systemd package to version 214 or later to ensure proper permissions for journal files.
Who is affected by CVE-2014-9770?
CVE-2014-9770 affects users of systemd versions prior to 214 on openSUSE 13.2.
What type of attack does CVE-2014-9770 enable?
CVE-2014-9770 enables local users to perform unauthorized reading of sensitive information from journal files.
What are the affected components in CVE-2014-9770?
The affected components in CVE-2014-9770 are the journal files located in /run/log/journal/%m and /var/log/journal/%m.
- agent/type
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/references
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/tags
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/opensuse
- canonical/suse linux
- version/suse linux/13.2