CVE-2022-0652: High severity sophos unified threat management vulnerability

Published Mar 21, 2022
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Updated

Confd log files contain local users', including root’s, SHA512crypt password hashes with insecure access permissions. This allows a local attacker to attempt off-line brute-force attacks against these password hashes in Sophos UTM before version 9.710.

Other sources

Confd log files contain local users', including root’s, SHA512crypt password hashes with insecure access permissions. This allows a local attacker to attempt off-line brute-force attacks against these password hashes in Sophos UTM before version 9.710.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Sophos Unified Threat Management<9.710

Event History

Mar 21, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:45 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-0652.

2

What is the title of this vulnerability?

The title of this vulnerability is 'Confd log files contain local users including root’s SHA512crypt password hashes with insecure access permissions'.

3

What is the severity rating of CVE-2022-0652?

CVE-2022-0652 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

4

What software is affected by CVE-2022-0652?

Sophos Unified Threat Management before version 9.710 is affected by CVE-2022-0652.

5

How can a local attacker exploit CVE-2022-0652?

A local attacker can attempt off-line brute-force attacks against the password hashes found in Confd log files, including the root's SHA512crypt password hash, due to insecure access permissions.

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