CVE-2012-6115
First published: Tue Mar 12 2013(Updated: )
The domain management tool (rhevm-manage-domains) in Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager (RHEV-M) 3.1 and earlier, when the validate action is enabled, logs the administrative password to a world-readable log file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager | <=3.1 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager | =2.1 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager | =2.2 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager | =2.2.3 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager | =3.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://gerrit.ovirt.org/gitweb?p=ovirt-engine.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=e8c72daec4efa8be0fcd8ea55c41e855ddd8eedf
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0211.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/57749
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1028076
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=893355
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/81833
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-6115?
CVE-2012-6115 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive administrative password information.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6115?
To fix CVE-2012-6115, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager that resolves this logging issue.
Who is affected by CVE-2012-6115?
CVE-2012-6115 affects users of Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager versions 3.1 and earlier.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2012-6115?
CVE-2012-6115 can be exploited by local users who can read the world-readable log file containing the administrative password.
What is the impact of CVE-2012-6115?
The impact of CVE-2012-6115 includes potential unauthorized access to the virtualization environment due to leaked administrative credentials.
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