CVE-2022-2806 in sosreport
Summary
by MITRE • 09/02/2022
It was found that the ovirt-log-collector/sosreport collects the RHV admin password unfiltered. Fixed in: sos-4.2-20.el8_6, ovirt-log-collector-4.4.7-2.el8ev
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/11/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-2806 represents a critical security flaw in the oVirt log collection system that affects the RHV (Red Hat Virtualization) environment. This issue specifically impacts the ovirt-log-collector component, which is responsible for gathering system information and logs for diagnostic purposes through the sosreport utility. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of sensitive data during the log collection process, creating an exploitable condition that could lead to credential exposure.
The technical flaw occurs within the ovirt-log-collector/sosreport functionality where administrative passwords are collected without proper filtering or sanitization. This means that when system administrators run the log collection utility to gather diagnostic information, the tool inadvertently captures and includes unfiltered password credentials in the collected logs. The vulnerability affects systems using sos-4.2-20.el8_6 and ovirt-log-collector-4.4.7-2.el8ev versions, with the issue being resolved through specific patch releases that implement proper data sanitization measures.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to virtualization environments as it could lead to unauthorized access to administrative accounts. The exposure of RHV admin passwords through log collection processes creates potential attack vectors for malicious actors who might gain access to system management interfaces, potentially leading to complete system compromise. This risk is particularly severe in enterprise environments where virtualization platforms contain critical infrastructure components and sensitive data workloads.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-200, which addresses the improper handling of sensitive information, and represents a clear violation of the principle of least privilege in system administration. Organizations using oVirt platforms are particularly vulnerable as they rely on the log collection functionality for troubleshooting and system monitoring while inadvertently exposing privileged credentials. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this issue under T1562.001 - "Tactic: Credential Access, Technique: Obfuscated Files or Information" with potential implications for privilege escalation and lateral movement within the virtualized environment.
Mitigation strategies should prioritize immediate patching of affected systems to the fixed versions sos-4.2-20.el8_6 and ovirt-log-collector-4.4.7-2.el8ev. Organizations should also implement monitoring for log collection activities to detect any unauthorized access to diagnostic data. Additional security measures include implementing role-based access controls for log collection processes, regular security audits of collected diagnostic information, and establishing proper incident response procedures for credential exposure events. System administrators should conduct comprehensive reviews of their log collection policies and ensure that sensitive data is properly filtered during diagnostic operations to prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future.