CVE-2017-9868: Infoleak
First published: Sun Jun 25 2017(Updated: )
In Mosquitto through 1.4.12, mosquitto.db (aka the persistence file) is world readable, which allows local users to obtain sensitive MQTT topic information.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| TIBCO Messaging - Eclipse Mosquitto Distribution - Core | <=1.4.12 | |
| Debian | =8.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-9868?
CVE-2017-9868 has a medium severity level as it allows local users to access sensitive data.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9868?
To fix CVE-2017-9868, ensure that the mosquitto.db file has the proper permissions to restrict access.
What is affected by CVE-2017-9868?
CVE-2017-9868 affects Eclipse Mosquitto versions up to 1.4.12 and Debian GNU/Linux 8.0.
What type of data can be exposed due to CVE-2017-9868?
CVE-2017-9868 can expose sensitive MQTT topic information stored in the mosquitto.db persistence file.
Who is primarily impacted by CVE-2017-9868?
Local users on systems running vulnerable versions of Eclipse Mosquitto and Debian GNU/Linux are primarily impacted by CVE-2017-9868.
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