#VU54676 Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files in AMQ Broker - CVE-2021-3425

Vulnerability identifier: #VU54676

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-2021-3425

CWE-ID: CWE-532

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
AMQ Broker
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor: Red Hat Inc.

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to the AMQ Broker discloses JDBC encrypted usernames and passwords when provided in the AMQ Broker application logfile, if jdbc persistence functionality is used. A local user can read the log files and gain access to sensitive data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

AMQ Broker: before 7.8.2

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External links
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1936629

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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.