Vulnerability identifier: #VU26102

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-10195

CWE-ID: CWE-532

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FreeIPA
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: freeipa.org

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to the way FreeIPA's batch is processing API logged operations that includes storing passwords in clear text on FreeIPA masters. A local user with access to system logs on FreeIPA masters can use this vulnerability to produce log file content with passwords exposed.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FreeIPA: 4.8.0 - 4.8.2, 4.7.0 - 4.7.3, 4.6.0 - 4.6.6

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External links
http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0378
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-10195
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/67SEUWJAJ5RMH5K4Q6TS2I7HIMXUGNKF/
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/WLFL5XDCJ3WT6JCLCQVKHZBLHGW7PW4T/
http://www.freeipa.org/page/Releases/4.6.7
http://www.freeipa.org/page/Releases/4.7.4
http://www.freeipa.org/page/Releases/4.8.3

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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.