CVE-2020-8632
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.37%
Last modified
CVE-2020-8632 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In cloud-init through 19.4, rand_user_password in cloudinit/config/cc_set_passwords.py has a small default pwlen value, which makes it easier for attackers to guess passwords.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In cloud-init through 19.4, rand_user_password in cloudinit/config/cc_set_passwords.py has a small default pwlen value, which makes it easier for attackers to guess passwords.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Cloud-Init | <= 19.4 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00042.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/cloud-init/+bug/1860795Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/canonical/cloud-init/pull/189Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/02/msg00021.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00042.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/cloud-init/+bug/1860795Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/canonical/cloud-init/pull/189Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/02/msg00021.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8632?
In cloud-init through 19.4, rand_user_password in cloudinit/config/cc_set_passwords.py has a small default pwlen value, which makes it easier for attackers to guess passwords.
How severe is CVE-2020-8632?
CVE-2020-8632 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8632?
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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