CVE-2018-1072
First published: Tue Jun 26 2018(Updated: )
ovirt-engine before version ovirt 4.2.2 is vulnerable to an information exposure through log files. When engine-backup was run with one of the options "--provision*db", the database username and password were logged in cleartext. Sharing the provisioning log might inadvertently leak database passwords.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ovirt Ovirt | <4.2.2 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Virtualization Manager | =4.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-1072?
The severity of CVE-2018-1072 is critical with a score of 9.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-1072?
ovirt-engine version up to exclusive 4.2.2 and Redhat Enterprise Virtualization Manager version 4.2 are affected by CVE-2018-1072.
How does CVE-2018-1072 expose information?
CVE-2018-1072 exposes information through log files.
How can I fix CVE-2018-1072?
To fix CVE-2018-1072, update ovirt-engine to version 4.2.2 or later, and update Redhat Enterprise Virtualization Manager to version 4.2.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-1072?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-1072 in the following references: [Red Hat Security Advisory](https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2071) and [Bugzilla](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-1072).
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