cloud-init up to 19.4 cc_set_passwords.py rand_user_password pwlen Policy insufficiently protected credentials
CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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A vulnerability has been found in cloud-init up to 19.4 (Cloud Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function rand_user_password
of the file cloudinit/config/cc_set_passwords.py. The manipulation of the argument pwlen
with an unknown input leads to a insufficiently protected credentials vulnerability (Policy). The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-522. The product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:
In cloud-init through 19.4, rand_user_password in cloudinit/config/cc_set_passwords.py has a small default pwlen value, which makes it easier for attackers to guess passwords.
The weakness was released 02/05/2020. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2020-8632 since 02/05/2020. The exploitation appears to be difficult. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1552 for this issue.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at 149700.
Product
Type
Name
Version
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.2VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.2
VulDB Base Score: 2.9
VulDB Temp Score: 2.9
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NVD Base Score: 5.5
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CVSSv2
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Exploiting
Name: PolicyClass: Insufficiently protected credentials / Policy
CWE: CWE-522
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ATT&CK: 🔍
Local: Yes
Remote: No
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: no mitigation knownStatus: 🔍
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Patch: github.com
Timeline
02/05/2020 🔍02/05/2020 🔍
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03/28/2024 🔍
Sources
Advisory: DLA 2113-1Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2020-8632 (🔍)
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Entry
Created: 02/05/2020 17:34Updated: 03/28/2024 14:24
Changes: 02/05/2020 17:34 (39), 02/05/2020 17:39 (18), 03/28/2024 14:20 (19), 03/28/2024 14:24 (1)
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