CVE-2017-15113: Ovirt engine sdk java Ovirt-engine Logs Plaintext Passwords To Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-m833-87vf-576c
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CVSS 6.6
CWE-532
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-15113 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.6) ovirt-engine logs plaintext passwords to vulnerability (CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File) affecting Ovirt engine sdk java libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves ovirt-engine logs plaintext passwords to file. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.1.7.6.

CVE-2017-15113 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-15113
GHSA Identifier GHSA-m833-87vf-576c
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.6
CWE Classification CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File
Affected Product Ovirt engine sdk java
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.6

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required High (PR:H)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2017-15113

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Ovirt engine sdk java dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

org.ovirt.engine.sdk:ovirt-engine-sdk-java fixed: 4.1.7.6 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.ovirt.engine.sdk</groupId>
    <artifactId>ovirt-engine-sdk-java</artifactId>
    <version>4.1.7.6</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.ovirt.engine.sdk

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2017-15113, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.ovirt.engine.sdk

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Ovirt engine sdk java in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.1.7.6), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.ovirt.engine.sdk command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File, where the product writes sensitive information to a log file. In Ovirt engine sdk java, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

ovirt-engine before version 4.1.7.6 with log level set to DEBUG includes passwords in the log file without masking. Only administrators can change the log level and only administrators can access the logs. This presents a risk when debug-level logs are shared with vendors or other parties to troubleshoot issues.

CVE-2017-15113 Affected Ovirt engine sdk java Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.1.7.6
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.ovirt.engine.sdk:ovirt-engine-sdk-java
maven/org.ovirt.engine.sdk/ovirt-engine-sdk-java
Maven
< 4.1.7.6
4.1.7.6

References

NVD — CVE-2017-15113 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-15113
access.redhat.com/errata/rhea-2017:31... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHEA-2017:3138
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-15113
gerrit.ovirt.org/gitweb WEB
https://gerrit.ovirt.org/gitweb?p=ovirt-engine.git;a=commitdiff;h=f4a5d0cc772127dbfe40789e26c4633ceea07d14;hp=e6e8704ac9eb115624ff66e2965877d8e63a45f4
Ovirt engine sdk java Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/oVirt/ovirt-engine
Ovirt engine sdk java Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20210124121521/https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101933

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15113?
CVE-2017-15113 is a security vulnerability in Ovirt engine sdk java involving ovirt-engine Logs Plaintext Passwords To File under CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File.
Which Ovirt engine sdk java versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.1.7.6 across affected packages: org.ovirt.engine.sdk:ovirt-engine-sdk-java.
What version fixes CVE-2017-15113?
Upgrading to 4.1.7.6 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is ovirt-engine-sdk-java affected?
Yes, org.ovirt.engine.sdk:ovirt-engine-sdk-java is affected in releases prior to 4.1.7.6. Upgrade your dependency to 4.1.7.6 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-15113?
CVE-2017-15113 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.6 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-15113?
CVE-2017-15113 is classified under CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File (The product writes sensitive information to a log file.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2017-15113?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.ovirt.engine.sdk'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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