Vulnerability identifier: #VU87858

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8911

CWE-ID: CWE-327

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
aws-sdk-go
Universal components / Libraries / Programming Languages & Components

Vendor: Amazon Web Services

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

aws-sdk-go: All versions

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External links
http://aws.amazon.com/blogs/developer/updates-to-the-amazon-s3-encryption-client/?s=09
http://github.com/google/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-f5pg-7wfw-84q9

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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.