CVE-2015-8842

systemd: improper use of tmpfiles.d to create persistent journal files

Published Apr 20, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 3.3 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2015-8708 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.
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
microfocus
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 8:29 AM
Reserved
Apr 8, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 20, 2016, 4:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:35 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Apr 8, 2016, 12:00 AM