CVE-2019-10364 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

In versions 1.43 and before, the Jenkins Amazon EC2 Plugin mistakenly recorded the initial sections of private keys in the system log of Jenkins.

Understanding CVE-2019-10364

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Jenkins Amazon EC2 Plugin that could expose sensitive information.

What is CVE-2019-10364?

The Jenkins Amazon EC2 Plugin version 1.43 and earlier incorrectly logged the beginning of private keys in the Jenkins system log.

The Impact of CVE-2019-10364

The exposure of private key information in system logs could lead to unauthorized access and compromise of sensitive data.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-10364

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The Jenkins Amazon EC2 Plugin 1.43 and earlier versions inadvertently logged private key details in the system log.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Jenkins Amazon EC2 Plugin
Vendor: Jenkins project
Versions Affected: 1.43 and earlier

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability could be exploited by an attacker with access to the system log containing the private key information.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from this vulnerability is crucial to maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade to a fixed version of the Jenkins Amazon EC2 Plugin that no longer logs private key information.
Monitor system logs for any unauthorized access attempts.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future.
Regularly review and update security configurations to enhance overall system protection.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by Jenkins to address this vulnerability.