CVE-2012-0034
First published: Tue Jan 10 2012(Updated: )
It was found that the NonManagedConnectionFactory would log the username and password in cleartext when an exception was thrown. A local attacker could exploit this flaw by reading the password from the log file, if they had appropriate permissions to read the log file.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| JBoss Enterprise Application Platform | =5.1.2 | |
| JBoss Enterprise Application Platform | =5.2.0 | |
| Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Web Platform | =5.1.2 | |
| Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Web Platform | =5.2.0 | |
| Red Hat JBoss Enterprise BRMS Platform | <=5.3.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0108.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1072.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0191.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0192.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0193.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0195.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0196.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0197.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0221.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0533.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51984
- http://secunia.com/advisories/52054
- http://www.osvdb.org/78259
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51392
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=772835
- https://issues.jboss.org/browse/JBCACHE-1612
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0108.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1072.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0192.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0191.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0195.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0193.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0197.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0196.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0221.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0533.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-0034?
CVE-2012-0034 is considered a moderate vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive credentials.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0034?
To fix CVE-2012-0034, upgrade to Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform or JBoss Enterprise Web Platform version 5.3.0 or later.
What type of software is affected by CVE-2012-0034?
CVE-2012-0034 affects Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform versions 5.1.2 and 5.2.0 and Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Web Platform versions 5.1.2 and 5.2.0.
Can a local attacker exploit CVE-2012-0034?
Yes, a local attacker with access to the log files can exploit CVE-2012-0034 to read the username and password in cleartext.
What happens when an exception is logged in CVE-2012-0034?
When an exception occurs in CVE-2012-0034, the NonManagedConnectionFactory logs the username and password in cleartext, creating a security risk.
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