CWE
255
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-8945

First published: Fri Aug 05 2016(Updated: )

openshift-node in OpenShift Origin 1.1.6 and earlier improperly stores router credentials as envvars in the pod when the --credentials option is used, which allows local users to obtain sensitive private key information by reading the systemd journal.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Red Hat OpenShift Origin<=1.1.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-8945?

    CVE-2015-8945 has been classified as having a medium severity due to the exposure of sensitive credentials.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-8945?

    To fix CVE-2015-8945, upgrade to OpenShift Origin version 1.1.7 or later where the issue has been addressed.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2015-8945?

    CVE-2015-8945 affects OpenShift Origin versions 1.1.6 and earlier.

  • What type of information is exposed in CVE-2015-8945?

    CVE-2015-8945 exposes sensitive router credentials stored as environment variables.

  • Can local users exploit CVE-2015-8945?

    Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2015-8945 by reading the systemd journal to obtain sensitive private key information.

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