CVE-2019-11273 : Security Advisory and Response

Pivotal Container Services (PKS) versions 1.3.x prior to 1.3.7 and 1.4.x prior to 1.4.1 are affected by a vulnerability that exposes credentials in telemetry logs.

Understanding CVE-2019-11273

Versions 1.3.x before 1.3.7 and versions 1.4.x before 1.4.1 of Pivotal Container Services (PKS) have a component that unintentionally records the billing database's username and password, potentially leading to information exposure.

What is CVE-2019-11273?

This CVE pertains to a security risk in Pivotal Container Services (PKS) versions 1.3.x prior to 1.3.7 and 1.4.x prior to 1.4.1, where a component in the system logs sensitive credentials, posing a risk of unauthorized access to non-confidential details.

The Impact of CVE-2019-11273

CVSS Base Score: 2.2 (Low Severity)
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: High
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: None
Privileges Required: High
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
The vulnerability does not impact availability.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-11273

Pivotal Container Services (PKS) telemetry logs credentials vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in PKS versions 1.3.x before 1.3.7 and 1.4.x before 1.4.1 allows unauthorized access to the billing database's credentials through telemetry logs.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Pivotal Container Service (PKS)
Vendor: Pivotal
Affected Versions: 1.3.x prior to 1.3.7, 1.4.x prior to 1.4.1

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user with access to the logs containing sensitive credentials, potentially leading to the retrieval of non-confidential details.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2019-11273 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade PKS to version 1.3.7 or 1.4.1 to eliminate the vulnerability.
Monitor and restrict access to telemetry logs containing sensitive information.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update security configurations to prevent similar vulnerabilities.
Implement access controls and encryption mechanisms to protect sensitive data.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Pivotal to address the vulnerability.