CVE-2018-17957 yast2-rmt leaks database passwords in process list
Local attackers can read MySQL passwords from process lists to access or corrupt the SUSE Repository Mirroring Tool database.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2018-17957?
CVE-2018-17957 is a low-severity vulnerability in SUSE yast2-rmt, published on 26 Dec 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The YaST2 RMT module for configuring the SUSE Repository Mirroring Tool (RMT) before 1.1.2 exposed MySQL database passwords on process commandline, allowing local attackers to access or corrupt the RMT database.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-17957?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (1)
yast2-rmt SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Server Applications 15 | All versions | 1.1.2-3.11.1 |
Products include Suse Repository Mirroring Tool.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17957?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2018-17957 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-17957 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hr76-mvvj-82f3, SUSE-SU-2018:4209-1.