CVE-2011-1943
First published: Mon May 30 2011(Updated: )
Description of problem: Password to unlock certificate is logged to /var/log/messages May 29 19:46:42 localhost NetworkManager[4791]: destroy_one_secret: destroying ******** Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): NetworkManager-openvpn-0.8.999-1.fc15.x86_64 Additional info: I would love to have the option to type the password at connection time instead of it being stored, but adding the password to the system log is wrong
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/NetworkManager-0.8.9997 | <1. | 1. |
| NetworkManager | <0.8.9997 | |
| Red Hat Fedora | =15 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/05/31/7
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=708876
- http://cgit.freedesktop.org/NetworkManager/NetworkManager/commit/?id=78ce088843d59d4494965bfc40b30a2e63d065f6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/05/31/6
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-June/061329.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/68057
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2011-1943
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=709798
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=709799
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=708876#c1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=709733
- http://cgit.freedesktop.org/NetworkManager/NetworkManager/commit/?id=ef71c5cca1f43b09fe90e52950a176bb4cee2ab2
- https://admin.fedoraproject.org/updates/NetworkManager-0.8.9997-1.git20110531.fc15
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=708583
- https://admin.fedoraproject.org/updates/NetworkManager-0.8.9997-2.git20110531.fc15
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1943?
CVE-2011-1943 is considered to have a medium severity due to sensitive information being logged.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1943?
To fix CVE-2011-1943, ensure you update to a version of NetworkManager that is beyond 0.8.9997.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-1943?
CVE-2011-1943 affects NetworkManager versions up to and including 0.8.9997.
What kind of data exposure occurs with CVE-2011-1943?
CVE-2011-1943 exposes passwords used to unlock certificates in the system logs.
Is CVE-2011-1943 specific to any operating system?
Yes, CVE-2011-1943 is particularly noted in Fedora 15 and related packages of NetworkManager.
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