VDB-99537 · CVE-2015-8378 · Nessus 87227

KeePassX up to 0.4.3 XML Export Password information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in KeePassX up to 0.4.3. This impacts an unknown function of the component XML Export. Performing a manipulation results in information disclosure (Password). This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2015-8378. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in KeePassX up to 0.4.3. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown code of the component XML Export. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability (Password). CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

In KeePassX before 0.4.4, a cleartext copy of password data is created upon a cancel of an XML export action. This allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading the .xml dotfile.

The bug was discovered 11/30/2015. The weakness was disclosed 04/10/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at bugs.debian.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2015-8378 since 11/30/2015. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1592 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 8 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 87227 (FreeBSD : KeePassX -- information disclosure (918a5d1f-9d40-11e5-8f5c-002590263bf5)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family FreeBSD Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading to version 0.4.4 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (87227). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Name

KeePassX

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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NVD Base Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

Name: Password
Class: Information disclosure / Password
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 87227
Nessus Name: FreeBSD : KeePassX -- information disclosure (918a5d1f-9d40-11e5-8f5c-002590263bf5)
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OpenVAS ID: 12024
OpenVAS Name: Mageia Linux Local Check: mgasa-2015-0483
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: KeePassX 0.4.4

Timelineinfo

11/30/2015 🔍
11/30/2015 +0 days 🔍
12/08/2015 +8 days 🔍
12/08/2015 +0 days 🔍
04/10/2017 +489 days 🔍
04/10/2017 +0 days 🔍
04/11/2017 +1 days 🔍
08/28/2020 +1235 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: bugs.debian.org
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2015-8378 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-8378
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-99537
OSVDB: - CVE-2015-8378 - KeePassX - Cleartext Password Issue

Entryinfo

Created: 04/11/2017 09:38
Updated: 08/28/2020 14:16
Changes: 04/11/2017 09:38 (69), 08/28/2020 14:16 (4)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.