CVE-2019-3830 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2019-3830 affecting ceilometer. Discover how confidential configuration data is exposed in log files. Find mitigation steps and affected systems.
Ceilometer prior to version 12.0.0.0rc1 has a vulnerability that exposes confidential configuration data in log files.
Understanding CVE-2019-3830
Ceilometer-agent inadvertently logs sensitive data without DEBUG mode enabled.
What is CVE-2019-3830?
A flaw in ceilometer allows confidential configuration data to be logged in log files even when DEBUG logging is disabled.
The Impact of CVE-2019-3830
This vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 4.0, with medium severity and low confidentiality impact.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-3830
Ceilometer vulnerability details and affected systems.
Vulnerability Description
Ceilometer-agent logs confidential configuration data to log files without DEBUG logging.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: openstack-ceilometer
- Vendor: [UNKNOWN]
- Versions affected: fixed in 12.0.0.0rc1
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Local
- Privileges Required: None
- User Interaction: None
- Scope: Unchanged
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to address and prevent CVE-2019-3830.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update ceilometer to version 12.0.0.0rc1 or later.
- Monitor log files for any sensitive data exposure.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Implement proper logging configurations to avoid sensitive data exposure.
- Regularly review and audit log files for any unauthorized access.
Patching and Updates
- Apply patches provided by the vendor to fix the vulnerability.