CVE-2018-1075 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2018-1075, a vulnerability in ovirt-engine versions up to 4.2.3 allowing database passwords to be recorded in cleartext, posing a risk of exposure and unauthorized access.
ovirt-engine has a security issue in versions up to 4.2.3 where the password entered during the manual db provisioning process is not properly filtered, potentially exposing database passwords.
Understanding CVE-2018-1075
What is CVE-2018-1075?
This CVE refers to a vulnerability in ovirt-engine versions up to 4.2.3 that allows the recording of database passwords in cleartext during the verification step of the manual database provisioning process.
The Impact of CVE-2018-1075
The vulnerability poses a risk of unintentionally exposing database passwords if the provisioning log is shared, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-1075
Vulnerability Description
- Security issue in ovirt-engine up to version 4.2.3 where database passwords are recorded in cleartext during manual provisioning.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: ovirt-engine
- Vendor: [UNKNOWN]
- Versions affected: up to ovirt-engine 4.2.3
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: LOW
- Attack Vector: LOCAL
- User Interaction: REQUIRED
- Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
- Integrity Impact: NONE
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Avoid sharing provisioning logs containing sensitive information.
- Implement additional encryption or obfuscation for database passwords.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly review and update database provisioning processes.
- Train personnel on secure handling of sensitive data.
Patching and Updates
- Update ovirt-engine to version 4.2.4 or later to address this vulnerability.