VDB
CVE-2016-8637
CVE-2016-8637
PUBLISHED
CVSS 5 MEDIUM
Reported by redhat · Published August 1, 2018
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.
Fixed versions
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| Package | Ecosystem | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| dracut | dracut_project | 045 |
Risk scores
CVSS 3.0
5
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| The Dracut Project | dracut | 045 |
| The Dracut Project | dracut | 045 |
Timeline
- Mar 9, 2017 CVE Published
- Feb 4, 2022 EPSS Score (30 in total, the first dated here)
- Nov 21, 2024 CVE Updated
- Apr 7, 2026 Security Advisory
- Oct 6, 2026 Coalition ESS Score
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References
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- 94128 vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
- [oss-security] 20161107 CVE-2016-8637: dracut creates world readble initramfs when early cpio is used mailing-listx_refsource_MLIST