CVE-2012-3538
First published: Fri Jan 04 2013(Updated: )
Pulp in Red Hat CloudForms before 1.1 logs administrative passwords in a world-readable file, which allows local users to read pulp administrative passwords by reading production.log.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat CloudForms | <=1.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-3538?
CVE-2012-3538 has a medium severity rating due to the exposure of administrative passwords.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3538?
To fix CVE-2012-3538, upgrade to Red Hat CloudForms version 1.1 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2012-3538?
Users of Red Hat CloudForms versions prior to 1.1 are affected by CVE-2012-3538.
What are the risks of CVE-2012-3538?
The risks of CVE-2012-3538 include unauthorized access to administrative functionalities due to exposed passwords.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-3538?
A possible workaround for CVE-2012-3538 is to restrict access to the production.log file until an upgrade can be applied.
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