SB2019011407 - OpenSUSE Linux update for aria2
Published: January 14, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019011407
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-3500)
CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to aria2c can store an HTTP Basic Authentication username and password in a file when --log is used. A local attacker can obtain sensitive information by reading this file.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.