CVE-2014-5037: Infoleak
First published: Fri Nov 07 2014(Updated: )
Eucalyptus 4.0.0 through 4.0.1, when the log level is set to INFO, logs user and system passwords, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading cloud-requests.log.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Eucalyptus | =4.0.0 | |
| Eucalyptus | =4.0.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-5037?
The severity of CVE-2014-5037 is classified as high due to the exposure of sensitive information such as user and system passwords.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5037?
To fix CVE-2014-5037, upgrade Eucalyptus to a version later than 4.0.1, where this logging vulnerability has been addressed.
What versions of Eucalyptus are affected by CVE-2014-5037?
CVE-2014-5037 affects Eucalyptus versions 4.0.0 and 4.0.1.
What type of information can be compromised by CVE-2014-5037?
CVE-2014-5037 can expose user and system passwords through the logging mechanism in cloud-requests.log.
Can local users exploit CVE-2014-5037?
Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2014-5037 by reading the cloud-requests.log file to obtain sensitive password information.
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