CVE-2017-2665 : What You Need to Know

CVE-2017-2665 is a vulnerability that allows local users to obtain a plaintext password due to insecure handling in the skyring-setup command. This CVE was published on July 6, 2018, by Red Hat.

Understanding CVE-2017-2665

What is CVE-2017-2665?

CVE-2017-2665 involves the generation of a plaintext password for the mongodb skyring database, which is then stored insecurely in the /etc/skyring/skyring.conf file, potentially exposing it to local users.

The Impact of CVE-2017-2665

The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 4.8, indicating a medium severity issue. Local users can access the plaintext password, compromising the security of the system running the skyring service.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-2665

Vulnerability Description

When using the skyring-setup command, a plaintext password for the mongodb skyring database is stored in the /etc/skyring/skyring.conf file, accessible to local users.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: rhscon-core
Vendor: [UNKNOWN]
Versions: n/a

Exploitation Mechanism

Local users with access to the system running the skyring service can read the plaintext password from the configuration file.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Avoid storing sensitive information like passwords in plaintext in configuration files.
Restrict access to configuration files to authorized users only.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement secure password handling practices, such as encryption and secure storage.
Regularly review and update access controls to prevent unauthorized access.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that the skyring service is updated to a patched version that addresses the plaintext password storage issue.