CVE-2022-2084: sensitive data exposure in cloud-init logs

Published Apr 19, 2023
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Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

Sensitive data could be exposed in world readable logs of cloud-init before version 22.3 when schema failures are reported. This leak could include hashed passwords.

— Launchpad

Affected Software

18 affected componentsFixes available
Canonical cloud-init<22.3
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=20.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=21.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=22.04
debian/cloud-init<22.2-2
22.2-2
debian/cloud-init<22.2-2
22.2-2
debian/cloud-init<22.2-2
22.2-2
debian/cloud-init
22.4.2-1+deb12u425.1.4-1+deb13u126.2-1
alpine/cloud-init<22.2.2-r0
22.2.2-r0
alpine/cloud-init<22.2.2-r0
22.2.2-r0
alpine/cloud-init<22.2.2-r0
22.2.2-r0
alpine/cloud-init<22.2.2-r0
22.2.2-r0
alpine/cloud-init<22.2.2-r0
22.2.2-r0
alpine/cloud-init<22.2.2-r0
22.2.2-r0
alpine/cloud-init<22.2.2-r0
22.2.2-r0
alpine/cloud-init<22.2.2-r0
22.2.2-r0
alpine/cloud-init<22.2.2-r0
22.2.2-r0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/cloud-init to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 22.4.2-1+deb12u4Fixed in 25.1.4-1+deb13u1Fixed in 26.2-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade alpine/cloud-init to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 22.2.2-r0
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/cloud-init to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 22.2-2
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade cloud-init to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 22.3

Event History

Apr 19, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:47 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via OSV·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-2084?

CVE-2022-2084 is a vulnerability that could expose sensitive data in world-readable logs of cloud-init before version 22.3 when schema failures are reported.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2084?

The severity of CVE-2022-2084 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-2084?

The vulnerability affects cloud-init versions before 22.3 and Canonical Ubuntu Linux 18.04, 20.04, 21.10, and 22.04.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-2084?

To fix CVE-2022-2084, update your cloud-init software to version 22.3 or above.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-2084?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-2084 at the following references: [reference 1](https://github.com/canonical/cloud-init/commit/4d467b14363d800b2185b89790d57871f11ea88c), [reference 2](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5496-1), [reference 3](https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2022-2084).

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