SB2024043042 - Inclusion of credentials into log files in KDE libksieve
Published: April 30, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024043042
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-52723)
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to kmanagesieve/session.cpp stores a cleartext password in server logs because a username variable is accidentally given a password value. A local user can read the log files and gain access to sensitive data.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.