REDHAT-BUG-1727766
First published: Mon Jul 08 2019(Updated: )
libosinfo 1.5.0 allows local users to discover credentials by listing a process, because credentials are passed to osinfo-install-script via the command line. Reference: <a href="https://gitlab.com/libosinfo/libosinfo/-/tags">https://gitlab.com/libosinfo/libosinfo/-/tags</a> <a href="https://gitlab.com/libosinfo/libosinfo/blob/master/NEWS">https://gitlab.com/libosinfo/libosinfo/blob/master/NEWS</a> <a href="https://libosinfo.org/download/">https://libosinfo.org/download/</a> <a href="https://www.redhat.com/archives/libosinfo/2019-July/msg00026.html">https://www.redhat.com/archives/libosinfo/2019-July/msg00026.html</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| libosinfo-l10n |
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Reference Links
- https://gitlab.com/libosinfo/libosinfo/-/tags
- https://gitlab.com/libosinfo/libosinfo/blob/master/NEWS
- https://libosinfo.org/download/
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/libosinfo/2019-July/msg00026.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1727767
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1727768
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/07/08/3
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3387
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2019-13313
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:1051
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1727766
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1727766?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1727766 is considered to be moderate due to the exposure of sensitive credentials.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1727766?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1727766, you should upgrade to the latest version of libosinfo that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of libosinfo are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1727766?
libosinfo versions prior to 1.5.0 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1727766.
Can REDHAT-BUG-1727766 be exploited remotely?
No, REDHAT-BUG-1727766 requires local access to exploit the vulnerability.
What types of credentials are exposed in REDHAT-BUG-1727766?
The vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-1727766 exposes user credentials that are passed via the command line to the osinfo-install-script.
- agent/type
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/first-publish-date
- collector/redhat-bugzilla
- source/Red Hat
- alias/CVE-2019-13313
- agent/references
- agent/severity
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- agent/guess-ai
- agent/software-canonical-lookup
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/libosinfo
- canonical/libosinfo-l10n