8.8
CWE
532
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-1198

First published: Mon Sep 17 2018(Updated: )

Pivotal Cloud Cache, versions prior to 1.3.1, prints a superuser password in plain text during BOSH deployment logs. A malicious user with access to the logs could escalate their privileges using this password.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Pivotal Software Pivotal Cloud Cache<1.3.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2018-1198?

    CVE-2018-1198 is a vulnerability in Pivotal Cloud Cache that allows a malicious user to escalate their privileges by accessing a superuser password in plain text.

  • How severe is CVE-2018-1198?

    CVE-2018-1198 has a severity score of 8.8 out of 10, indicating a high severity vulnerability.

  • How can a malicious user exploit CVE-2018-1198?

    A malicious user can exploit CVE-2018-1198 by accessing the BOSH deployment logs where the superuser password is printed in plain text.

  • Which versions of Pivotal Cloud Cache are affected by CVE-2018-1198?

    Versions of Pivotal Cloud Cache prior to 1.3.1 are affected by CVE-2018-1198.

  • How can I fix CVE-2018-1198?

    To fix CVE-2018-1198, upgrade to Pivotal Cloud Cache version 1.3.1 or later.

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