CVE-2016-8637 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2016-8637 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 01/08/2018 | CVE Updated: 06/08/2024 | CVE Year: 2016
Source: redhat | Vendor: The Dracut Project | Product: dracut
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2016-8637 Description

A local information disclosure issue was found in dracut before 045 when generating initramfs images with world-readable permissions when \'early cpio\' is used, such as when including microcode updates. Local attacker can use this to obtain sensitive information from these files, such as encryption keys or credentials.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

CWE-ID: CWE-732
CWE Name: CWE-732
Source: The Dracut Project

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).