# CVE-2014-9770: tmpfiles.d/systemd.conf in systemd before 214 uses weak permissions for journal files under (1) /run/log/journal/%m and (2) /var/log/journal

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2016-04-20 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

tmpfiles.d/systemd.conf in systemd before 214 uses weak permissions for journal files under (1) /run/log/journal/%m and (2) /var/log/journal/%m, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading these files.

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## References

- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/08/15
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/08/14
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-05/msg00109.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00044.html
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=972612

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