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CVE-2022-45154

4.4 · MEDIUM

A Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information vulnerability in suppportutils of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP3 allows attackers…

Published Feb 15, 2023CWE-312EPSS 0.17%

Overview

CVE-2022-45154 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 15, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.4, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information vulnerability in suppportutils of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP3 allows attackers that get access to the support logs to gain knowledge of the stored credentials This issue affects: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 supportutils version 3.0.10-95.51.1CWE-312: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information and prior versions. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 supportutils version 3.1.21-150000.5.44.1 and prior versions. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP3 supportutils version 3.1.21-150300.7.35.15.1 and prior versions.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-45154?

CVE-2022-45154 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 15, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-45154?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.4, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-45154?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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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