CVE-2023-5182
First published: Fri Oct 06 2023(Updated: )
Sensitive data could be exposed in logs of subiquity version 23.09.1 and earlier. An attacker in the adm group could use this information to find hashed passwords and possibly escalate their privilege.
Credit: security@ubuntu.com security@ubuntu.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical Subiquity | <=23.09.1 |
Remedy
https://github.com/canonical/subiquity/pull/1820/commits/62e126896fb063808767d74d00886001e38eaa1c
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-5182.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-5182?
The severity of CVE-2023-5182 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker in the adm group could exploit this vulnerability to find hashed passwords and possibly escalate their privilege.
Which version of subiquity is affected by this vulnerability?
Subiquity version 23.09.1 and earlier are affected by this vulnerability.
Is there a fix available?
Yes, the fix for this vulnerability is available in the latest version of subiquity.
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