Vulnerability identifier: #VU41617
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-521
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
etcd
Server applications /
Database software
Vendor: CoreOS
Description
The vulnerability allows an attacker to perform brute-force attack and guess the password.
The vulnerability exists due to weak password requirements in etcd. An attacker can perform a brute-force attack and guess users' passwords.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
etcd: 3.3.0 - 3.4.9
External links
http://github.com/etcd-io/etcd/security/advisories/GHSA-4993-m7g5-r9hh
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.