CVE-2018-1117
Description
Due to a missing no_log directive, the 'Add oVirt Provider to ManageIQ/CloudForms' playbook inadvertently disclosed admin passwords in the provisioning log. In an environment where logs are shared with other parties, this could lead to privilege escalation.
Statement
This is a Low impact vulnerability in Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization. The 'Add oVirt Provider to ManageIQ/CloudForms' Ansible playbook, part of ovirt-ansible-roles, inadvertently logs administrative passwords due to a missing no_log directive. Exploitation requires an attacker to have access to these provisioning logs, which are typically restricted to administrators, limiting the attack surface.
Mitigation
To mitigate the risk of administrative password disclosure, ensure that system logs, particularly those generated during oVirt provider provisioning, are protected with strict access controls. Limit access to these logs to authorized personnel only and avoid sharing them with untrusted systems or users.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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CVSS v3 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 5 | 9.8 | 5 |
| Attack Vector | Local | Network | Local |
| Attack Complexity | Low | Low | Low |
| Privileges Required | Low | None | Low |
| User Interaction | Required | None | Required |
| Scope | Unchanged | Unchanged | Unchanged |
| Confidentiality | High | High | High |
| Integrity Impact | None | High | None |
| Availability Impact | None | High | None |
Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
NVD: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
cve.org: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Confidentiality
Technical Impact: Read Application Data
Logging sensitive user data, full path names, or system information often provides attackers with an additional, less-protected path to acquiring the information.
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