REDHAT-BUG-1653867: Medium severity systemd systemd-journald vulnerability
Published Nov 27, 2018
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A flaw was found in systemd-journald. An out-of-bounds read when parsing a crafted syslog message that could lead to information disclosure.
Affected Software
1 affected component
systemd systemd-journald
Event History
Nov 27, 2018
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·07:14 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1653867?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1653867 is classified as a potential information disclosure vulnerability.
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How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1653867?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1653867, update systemd and systemd-journald to the latest patched version provided by your distribution.
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What is the impact of REDHAT-BUG-1653867?
The impact of REDHAT-BUG-1653867 includes possible exposure of sensitive information through crafted syslog messages.
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Is REDHAT-BUG-1653867 remotely exploitable?
There is no indication that REDHAT-BUG-1653867 is remotely exploitable as it requires local access to the logs.
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When was REDHAT-BUG-1653867 discovered?
REDHAT-BUG-1653867 was reported in a bug report filed by Red Hat.