CVE-2015-8842
First published: Wed Apr 20 2016(Updated: )
tmpfiles.d/systemd.conf in systemd before 229 uses weak permissions for /var/log/journal/%m/system.journal, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the file.
Credit: meissner@suse.de
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SUSE Linux | =13.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00044.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-05/msg00109.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/08/14
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/08/15
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=972612
- https://github.com/systemd/systemd/commit/afae249efa4774c6676738ac5de6aeb4daf4889f
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8842?
CVE-2015-8842 has a medium severity rating due to the potential exposure of sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8842?
To fix CVE-2015-8842, update systemd to version 229 or later, which addresses the weak permissions issue.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-8842?
CVE-2015-8842 affects users of openSUSE 13.2 with vulnerable versions of systemd.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2015-8842?
The risks associated with CVE-2015-8842 include unauthorized local access to sensitive log data located in the system journal.
Is CVE-2015-8842 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2015-8842 is not remotely exploitable as it requires local access to the affected system.
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