CVE-2020-5422: UAA password may appear in BOSH System Metrics Server process arguments
Published Oct 2, 2020
·Updated
BOSH System Metrics Server releases prior to 0.1.0 exposed the UAA password as a flag to a process running on the BOSH director. It exposed the password to any user or process with access to the same VM (through ps or looking at process details).
Affected Software
1 affected component
Cloud Foundry Bosh System Metrics Server<0.1.0
Event History
Oct 2, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:10 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-5422?
CVE-2020-5422 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive UAA passwords.
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How do I fix CVE-2020-5422?
To fix CVE-2020-5422, upgrade the BOSH System Metrics Server to version 0.1.0 or later.
3
What is affected by CVE-2020-5422?
CVE-2020-5422 affects versions of the Cloud Foundry BOSH System Metrics Server prior to 0.1.0.
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What type of attack does CVE-2020-5422 enable?
CVE-2020-5422 enables attackers with access to the VM to retrieve the UAA password through process details.
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Who is impacted by CVE-2020-5422?
Any user or process with VM access where the BOSH System Metrics Server is running is impacted by CVE-2020-5422.