Vulnerability Description
LanItems.ycp in save_y2logs in yast2-network before 2.24.4 in SUSE YaST writes cleartext Wi-Fi credentials to the y2log log file, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading the (1) WIRELESS_WPA_PASSWORD or (2) WIRELESS_CLIENT_KEY_PASSWORD field.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 12.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=752464
- https://support.novell.com/security/cve/CVE-2012-0425.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=752464
- https://support.novell.com/security/cve/CVE-2012-0425.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-0425?
CVE-2012-0425 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). LanItems.ycp in save_y2logs in yast2-network before 2.24.4 in SUSE YaST writes cleartext Wi-Fi credentials to the y2log log file, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive informati...
How severe is CVE-2012-0425?
CVE-2012-0425 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-0425?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opensuse Opensuse.