CVE-2018-16889
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.54%
Last modified
CVE-2018-16889 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Ceph does not properly sanitize encryption keys in debug logging for v4 auth. This results in the leaking of encryption key information in log files via plaintext. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Ceph does not properly sanitize encryption keys in debug logging for v4 auth. This results in the leaking of encryption key information in log files via plaintext. Versions up to v13.2.4 are vulnerable.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Ceph | <= 13.2.4 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106528Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-16889Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106528Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-16889Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-16889?
Ceph does not properly sanitize encryption keys in debug logging for v4 auth. This results in the leaking of encryption key information in log files via plaintext. Versions up to v13.2.4 are vulnerable.
How severe is CVE-2018-16889?
CVE-2018-16889 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16889?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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