SB2023051101 - SUSE update for cloud-init 

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SB2023051101 - SUSE update for cloud-init

Published: May 11, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023051101
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3429)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to cloud-init writes randomly generated passwords as part of the chpasswd module into log files. A local user can read the log files and gain access to sensitive data.


2) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-1786)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References