Vulnerability Description
The destroy_one_secret function in nm-setting-vpn.c in libnm-util in the NetworkManager package 0.8.999-3.git20110526 in Fedora 15 creates a log entry containing a certificate password, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a log file.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Networkmanager | < 0.8.9997 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 15 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://cgit.freedesktop.org/NetworkManager/NetworkManager/commit/?id=78ce088843dPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-June/061329.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/05/31/6Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/05/31/7Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=708876Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/68057Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://cgit.freedesktop.org/NetworkManager/NetworkManager/commit/?id=78ce088843dPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-June/061329.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/05/31/6Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/05/31/7Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=708876Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/68057Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1943?
CVE-2011-1943 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The destroy_one_secret function in nm-setting-vpn.c in libnm-util in the NetworkManager package 0.8.999-3.git20110526 in Fedora 15 creates a log entry containing a certificate password, which allows l...
How severe is CVE-2011-1943?
CVE-2011-1943 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-1943?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Networkmanager, Fedoraproject Fedora.