CVE-2023-32303: Planet's secret file is created with excessive permissions
Impact The secret file stores the user's Planet API authentication information. It should only be accessible by the user, but its permissions allowed the user's group and non-group to read the file as well.
Validation Check the permissions on the secret file with ls -l ~/.planet.json and ensure that they read as -rw-------
Patches d71415a8
Workarounds Set the secret file permissions to only user read/write by hand: chmod 600 ~/.planet.json
Other sources
Planet is software that provides satellite data. The secret file stores the user's Planet API authentication information. It should only be accessible by the user, but before version 2.0.1, its permissions allowed the user's group and non-group to read the file as well. This issue was patched in version 2.0.1. As a workaround, set the secret file permissions to only user read/write by hand.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-32303?
CVE-2023-32303 has a medium severity level due to improper file permissions allowing unauthorized access to sensitive user authentication information.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32303?
To fix CVE-2023-32303, update the Planet package to version 2.0.1 or later and ensure that file permissions for the secret file are correctly set.
What types of software are affected by CVE-2023-32303?
CVE-2023-32303 affects the Planet software package specifically version 2.0.1 and earlier.
What does CVE-2023-32303 impact?
CVE-2023-32303 impacts the confidentiality of users' authentication information stored in a secret file.
How can I validate if CVE-2023-32303 affects my installation?
You can validate CVE-2023-32303 by checking the permissions of the secret file using the command 'ls -l ~/.planet/secret'.