SUSE update for libzypp, zypper



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2017-9271
CWE-ID CWE-532
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 12
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

zypper-log
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

libzypp
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

zypper-debuginfo
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

zypper
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

zypper-debugsource
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

libzypp-devel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

libzypp-devel-doc
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

libzypp-debugsource
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

libzypp-debuginfo
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor SUSE

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files

EUVDB-ID: #VU102829

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-2017-9271

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 commandline package update tool zypper writes HTTP proxy credentials into its logfile. A local user can read the log files and gain access to sensitive data.

Mitigation

Update the affected package libzypp, zypper to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 12: SP5

zypper-log: before 1.13.66-21.61.3

libzypp: before 16.22.13-65.3

zypper-debuginfo: before 1.13.66-21.61.3

zypper: before 1.13.66-21.61.3

zypper-debugsource: before 1.13.66-21.61.3

libzypp-devel: before 16.22.13-65.3

libzypp-devel-doc: before 16.22.13-65.3

libzypp-debugsource: before 16.22.13-65.3

libzypp-debuginfo: before 16.22.13-65.3

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2024/suse-su-20242080-1/


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.



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