Inclusion of sensitive information into log files in Red Hat OpenStack Platform

1) Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files

EUVDB-ID: #VU100770

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-4840

CWE-ID: CWE-532 - Information Exposure Through Log Files

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to software stores sensitive information, such as passwords in log files. A local user can read the log files and gain access to sensitive data.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat OpenStack: 17.0 - 17.1.3

openstack-tripleo-heat-templates (Red Hat package): before 14.3.1-17.1.20240919130756.el9ost

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:red_hat:red_hat_openstack:17.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:red_hat:red_hat_openstack:17.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:red_hat:red_hat_openstack:17.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:openstack-tripleo-heat-templates_redhat_package:*:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*

External links

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:9978

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.