CVE-2018-20105: yast2-rmt exposes CA private key passhrase in log-file

Published Jan 27, 2020
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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.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Yast2-rmt Project Yast2-rmt<1.2.2
openSUSE Leap=15.0
SUSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=15

Event History

Jan 27, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:50 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:50 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How severe is CVE-2018-20105?

CVE-2018-20105 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.

3

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.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-20105?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-20105 by accessing the log file to learn the password.

5

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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