CVE-2018-16889: Input Validation
First published: Fri Jan 11 2019(Updated: )
Ceph does not properly sanitize encryption keys in debug logging for v4 auth. This results in the leaking of encryption key information in log files via plaintext. Upstream Patch: <a href="https://github.com/ceph/ceph/pull/25881/commits">https://github.com/ceph/ceph/pull/25881/commits</a> Upstream Bug: <a href="http://tracker.ceph.com/issues/37847">http://tracker.ceph.com/issues/37847</a>
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat Ceph | <=13.2.4 | |
| debian/ceph | 14.2.21-1 16.2.11+ds-2 18.2.4+ds-7 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106528
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2538
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2541
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-16889
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4035-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-16889
- https://github.com/ceph/ceph/pull/25881/commits
- http://tracker.ceph.com/issues/37847
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1665335
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2018-16889
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1665334
- https://github.com/ceph/ceph/commit/ba55e2a96c9dfcc7aa2311431beaaa23cb05c30d
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-16889
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-16889
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-16889
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-16889
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-16889?
CVE-2018-16889 is a vulnerability in Ceph that allows encryption key information to be leaked via plaintext in log files.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-16889?
CVE-2018-16889 has a severity score of 7.5, which is considered high.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-16889?
Versions up to v13.2.4 of Ceph are vulnerable to CVE-2018-16889.
How can I fix CVE-2018-16889?
To fix CVE-2018-16889, you should update Ceph to a version that includes the necessary security patches.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-16889?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-16889 on the SecurityFocus and Red Hat websites.
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