CVE-2019-3500: High severity Aria2 Project Aria2 vulnerability

Published Jan 2, 2019
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Updated

aria2c in aria2 1.33.1, when --log is used, can store an HTTP Basic Authentication username and password in a file, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
Aria2 Project Aria2=1.33.1
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=28
Fedoraproject Fedora=29
Fedoraproject Fedora=30
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=19.04
debian/aria2
1.35.0-31.36.0-11.37.0+debian-31.37.0+debian-4

Event History

Jan 2, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Description
Feb 23, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·03:54 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·03:55 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via Debian·03:55 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-3500?

CVE-2019-3500 has a medium severity level due to the potential exposure of sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-3500?

To fix CVE-2019-3500, upgrade aria2 to versions 1.35.0-3, 1.36.0-1, or 1.37.0+debian-3.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-3500?

CVE-2019-3500 is an information disclosure vulnerability affecting aria2 when logging credentials.

4

Which versions of aria2 are affected by CVE-2019-3500?

Versions of aria2 prior to 1.35.0 are affected by CVE-2019-3500.

5

Can local users exploit CVE-2019-3500?

Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2019-3500 by accessing logs that may contain HTTP Basic Authentication credentials.

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