#VU23004 Cleartext storage of sensitive information in 389-ds-base - CVE-2018-10871

Vulnerability identifier: #VU23004

Vulnerability 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-2018-10871

CWE-ID: CWE-312

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
389-ds-base
Server applications / Directory software, identity management

Vendor: 389 Directory Server Project

Description

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

The vulnerability exists when the Replica and/or retroChangeLog plugins are enabled. A local user can gain access to sensitive information stored in the log files in plain text.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

389-ds-base: 1.3.8.1 - 1.3.8.4, 1.4.0.1 - 1.4.0.11

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External links
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-10871
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/08/msg00032.html
https://pagure.io/389-ds-base/issue/49789

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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.