CVE-2019-10213 : Security Advisory and Response

OpenShift Container Platform versions 4.1 and 4.2 are affected by a vulnerability that could expose sensitive data in pod logs when the log level of a specific operator is set to Debug or higher.

Understanding CVE-2019-10213

When the log level is elevated, secret information written to pod logs may not be properly sanitized, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data.

What is CVE-2019-10213?

This CVE affects OpenShift Container Platform versions 4.1 and 4.2, where improper sanitization of secret information in pod logs can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data.

The Impact of CVE-2019-10213

CVSS Score: 5.3 (Medium Severity)
Confidentiality Impact: High
Privileges Required: Low
Attack Vector: Network

Technical Details of CVE-2019-10213

The technical aspects of this CVE include:

Vulnerability Description

When the log level is set to Debug or higher, secret information in pod logs is not properly sanitized.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: OpenShift
Vendor: Red Hat
Versions: Red Hat OpenShift 4.1 and Red Hat OpenShift 4.2

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthorized users with low privileges can access sensitive data in pod logs if a privileged user has modified the log level.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2019-10213, consider the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Monitor and restrict log level changes to prevent unauthorized access.
Regularly review and audit pod logs for any unauthorized access.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement least privilege access controls to limit unauthorized access.
Educate users on the importance of data security and log management.

Patching and Updates

Apply the necessary patches provided by Red Hat to mitigate this vulnerability.