CVE-2015-3983
First published: Thu May 14 2015(Updated: )
The pcs daemon (pcsd) in PCS 0.9.137 and earlier does not include the HTTPOnly flag in a Set-Cookie header, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information via script access to this cookie. NOTE: this issue was SPLIT from CVE-2015-1848 per ADT2 due to different vulnerability types.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Pacemaker/Corosync Configuration System | <=0.9.137 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-June/159374.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-June/159401.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-June/159412.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0980.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0990.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74682
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/attachment.cgi?id=1009855
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-3983?
CVE-2015-3983 is typically classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the lack of the HTTPOnly flag in the Set-Cookie header.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3983?
To fix CVE-2015-3983, upgrade to a version of PCS later than 0.9.137 that properly implements the HTTPOnly flag on cookies.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2015-3983?
The primary risk associated with CVE-2015-3983 is that remote attackers can access sensitive information stored in cookies through client-side scripts.
Which versions of PCS are affected by CVE-2015-3983?
CVE-2015-3983 affects PCS version 0.9.137 and earlier.
Can CVE-2015-3983 lead to data leakage?
Yes, CVE-2015-3983 can lead to data leakage by allowing unauthorized access to potentially sensitive cookie data.
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