Vulnerability identifier: #VU17649

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-0741

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Java SDK for Azure IoT
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists in the way Azure IoT Java SDK logs sensitive information. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information and compromise the affected device.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Java SDK for Azure IoT: All versions

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0741

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.