SUSE-SU-2021:1960-1 Security update for freeradius-server

Not scored Published

An attacker can read sensitive passwords from log files due to improper logging practices in the RADIUS server.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is SUSE-SU-2021:1960-1?

SUSE-SU-2021:1960-1 is a vulnerability in freeradius-server, published on 11 Jun 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

This update for freeradius-server fixes the following issues:

  • Do not log passwords in logfiles (bsc#1184016)

Which versions are affected by SUSE-SU-2021:1960-1?

Linux distribution packages (10)
freeradius-server SUSE:HPE Helion OpenStack 8All versions3.0.15-2.20.1
freeradius-server SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3-BCLAll versions3.0.15-2.20.1
freeradius-server SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3-LTSSAll versions3.0.15-2.20.1
freeradius-server SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP4-LTSSAll versions3.0.15-2.20.1
freeradius-server SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP3All versions3.0.15-2.20.1
freeradius-server SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP4All versions3.0.15-2.20.1
freeradius-server SUSE:OpenStack Cloud 8All versions3.0.15-2.20.1
freeradius-server SUSE:OpenStack Cloud 9All versions3.0.15-2.20.1
freeradius-server SUSE:OpenStack Cloud Crowbar 8All versions3.0.15-2.20.1
freeradius-server SUSE:OpenStack Cloud Crowbar 9All versions3.0.15-2.20.1

How do I fix SUSE-SU-2021:1960-1?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is SUSE-SU-2021:1960-1 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of SUSE-SU-2021:1960-1 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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