CVE-2018-20105: yast2-rmt exposes CA private key passhrase in log-file
First published: Mon Jan 27 2020(Updated: )
A Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files vulnerability in yast2-rmt of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15; openSUSE Leap allows local attackers to learn the password if they can access the log file. This issue affects: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 yast2-rmt versions prior to 1.2.2. openSUSE Leap yast2-rmt versions prior to 1.2.2.
Credit: meissner@suse.de
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Yast2-rmt Project Yast2-rmt | <1.2.2 | |
| openSUSE Leap | =15.0 | |
| SUSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server | =15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-20105?
CVE-2018-20105 is a vulnerability that allows local attackers to learn the password if they can access the log file in yast2-rmt of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 and openSUSE Leap.
How severe is CVE-2018-20105?
CVE-2018-20105 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
Which software are affected by CVE-2018-20105?
CVE-2018-20105 affects yast2-rmt versions prior to 1.2.2 in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 and openSUSE Leap 15.0.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-20105?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-20105 by accessing the log file to learn the password.
How can I fix CVE-2018-20105?
To fix CVE-2018-20105, update yast2-rmt to version 1.2.2 or later.
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