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MEDIUM · 5.5

CVE-2021-3429

When instructing cloud-init to set a random password for a new user account, versions before 21.2 would write that password to the world-readable log file /var/log/cloud-init-output.log. This could al...

Vulnerability Description

When instructing cloud-init to set a random password for a new user account, versions before 21.2 would write that password to the world-readable log file /var/log/cloud-init-output.log. This could allow a local user to log in as another user.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
CanonicalCloud-Init< 21.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-532

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-3429?

CVE-2021-3429 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). When instructing cloud-init to set a random password for a new user account, versions before 21.2 would write that password to the world-readable log file /var/log/cloud-init-output.log. This could al...

How severe is CVE-2021-3429?

CVE-2021-3429 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-3429?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Canonical Cloud-Init.