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CVE-2010-3912

10.0 · HIGH

The supportconfig script in supportutils in SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 SP1 and 10 SP3 does not "disguise passwords" in configuration files, which has unknown impact and attack vectors.

Published Jan 13, 2011novellCWE-255EPSS 2.10%

Overview

CVE-2010-3912 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting novell suse_linux. It was published on January 13, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The supportconfig script in supportutils in SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 SP1 and 10 SP3 does not "disguise passwords" in configuration files, which has unknown impact and attack vectors.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from novell. Update suse_linux to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00003.htmlRefosvdb.org/70405Refsecunia.com/advisories/42877Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0076Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64690Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00003.htmlRefosvdb.org/70405Refsecunia.com/advisories/42877Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0076Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64690

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3912?

CVE-2010-3912 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting novell suse_linux. It was published on January 13, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2010-3912?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-3912?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from novell. Update suse_linux to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2010-3912?

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