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CVE-2014-3561

2.1 · LOW

The rhevm-log-collector package in Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization 3.4 uses the PostgreSQL database password on the command line when calling sosreport, which allows local users to obtain sensiti…

Published Dec 5, 2014redhatCWE-200EPSS 0.38%

Overview

CVE-2014-3561 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting redhat enterprise_virtualization. It was published on December 5, 2014 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

The rhevm-log-collector package in Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization 3.4 uses the PostgreSQL database password on the command line when calling sosreport, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the processes.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from redhat. Update enterprise_virtualization 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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3561?

CVE-2014-3561 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting redhat enterprise_virtualization. It was published on December 5, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2014-3561?

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-2014-3561?

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