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CVE-2012-5658

2.1 · LOW

rhc-chk.rb in Red Hat OpenShift Origin before 1.1, when -d (debug mode) is used, outputs the password and other sensitive information in cleartext, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtai…

Published Feb 24, 2013redhatCWE-310EPSS 0.36%

Overview

CVE-2012-5658 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting redhat openshift. It was published on February 24, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

rhc-chk.rb in Red Hat OpenShift Origin before 1.1, when -d (debug mode) is used, outputs the password and other sensitive information in cleartext, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information, as demonstrated by including log files or Bugzilla reports in support channels.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from redhat. Update openshift 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
redhatopenshift0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5658?

CVE-2012-5658 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting redhat openshift. It was published on February 24, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2012-5658?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-5658?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from redhat. Update openshift 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.

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