CVE-2019-13314: Infoleak
First published: Fri Jul 05 2019(Updated: )
virt-bootstrap 1.1.0 allows local users to discover a root password by listing a process, because this password may be present in the --root-password option to virt_bootstrap.py.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat Virt-bootstrap | =1.1.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00080.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00026.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/07/08/3
- https://github.com/virt-manager/virt-bootstrap/releases
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/D2PQSLGSTPVQ5WQ4DDKFV4I262JIFXY6/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/YKMQLYAHCDIE5TBXWDNBG7554KWI5QT3/
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/virt-tools-list/2019-July/msg00043.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/D2PQSLGSTPVQ5WQ4DDKFV4I262JIFXY6/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/YKMQLYAHCDIE5TBXWDNBG7554KWI5QT3/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-13314?
CVE-2019-13314 has a medium severity rating due to the potential exposure of sensitive root password information.
How do I fix CVE-2019-13314?
To fix CVE-2019-13314, upgrade virt-bootstrap to a version higher than 1.1.0.
What is the vulnerability in CVE-2019-13314?
The vulnerability in CVE-2019-13314 allows local users to potentially discover a root password via process listing.
Who is affected by CVE-2019-13314?
CVE-2019-13314 specifically affects users of virt-bootstrap version 1.1.0.
Can CVE-2019-13314 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2019-13314 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to the system.
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