SB2020090939 - Arista CloudVision Portal update for pam_tacplus
Published: September 9, 2020 Updated: May 17, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2020090939
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-13881)
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The
vulnerability exists due to software stores TACACS+ encryption key into
log file if the DEBUG loglevel and journald are used. A local user can read the log files and gain access to
sensitive data. This information can be used to decrypt communication
between the TACACS+ server and the end user, exposing authentication
credentials.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.