#VU64838 Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files in cloud-init (Ubuntu package) - CVE-2022-2084

Vulnerability identifier: #VU64838

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-2022-2084

CWE-ID: CWE-532

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
cloud-init (Ubuntu package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor: Canonical Ltd.

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to logged schema failures can include password hashes. A local user can read the log files and gain access to sensitive data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

cloud-init (Ubuntu package): before 22.2-0ubuntu1~18.04.3

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External links
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5496-1
https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-2084

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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.