Cobbler up to 3.3.0 Installation /etc/cobbler hard-coded password

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Cobbler up to 3.3.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /etc/cobbler of the component Installation Handler. Performing a manipulation results in hard-coded password. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2021-45083. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Cobbler up to 3.3.0. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown functionality of the file /etc/cobbler of the component Installation Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a hard-coded password vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-259. The product contains a hard-coded password, which it uses for its own inbound authentication or for outbound communication to external components. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality.

The weakness was released 02/20/2022. It is possible to read the advisory at openwall.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2021-45083 since 12/16/2021. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1078.001 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 3.3.1 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.0

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Hard-coded password
CWE: CWE-259 / CWE-255
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Cobbler 3.3.1

Timelineinfo

12/16/2021 🔍
02/20/2022 +66 days 🔍
02/20/2022 +0 days 🔍
02/25/2022 +5 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-45083 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-45083
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-193551

Entryinfo

Created: 02/20/2022 20:44
Updated: 02/25/2022 08:20
Changes: 02/20/2022 20:44 (40), 02/25/2022 08:20 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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