🛡️ CVE-2022-0718 — debian-linux
Description
python-oslo-utils has improper password parsing
A flaw was found in python-oslo-utils. Due to improper parsing, passwords with a double quote ( " ) in them cause incorrect masking in debug logs, causing any part of the password after the double quote to be plaintext
How this vulnerability can be exploited
This issue can be reached over the network, attack complexity is low, an attacker needs administrative privileges on the target. No user interaction is required. The scope is unchanged, so the impact stays within the vulnerable component. Rated impact: confidentiality high, integrity none, availability none.
Weakness class
CVE-2022-0718 is classified as CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials. Credentials are stored or transmitted with protection too weak for what they unlock.
Affected software
CVE-2022-0718 is recorded against 5 packages.
- debian-linux
- openshift-container-platform
- openstack-platform
- oslo-utils (fixed in 4.10.1)
- oslo.utils
Timeline and source
Published on 29 August 2022 and last revised on 17 June 2026. A public exploit is known to exist, which raises the urgency of patching considerably. A vendor advisory or fix has been published. Record sourced from NVD.
References
access.redhat.com
bugs.launchpad.net
bugzilla.redhat.com
lists.debian.org
opendev.org
security-tracker.debian.org
access.redhat.com
bugs.launchpad.net
bugzilla.redhat.com
lists.debian.org
opendev.org
security-tracker.debian.org
CVE-2022-0718 on other distributions
Each distribution ships its own build and its own fixed version. Pick the one you run:
Details
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Packages
| Software | From version | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| debian-linux | — | — |
| openshift-container-platform | — | — |
| openstack-platform | — | — |
| oslo-utils | — | 4.10.1 |
| oslo.utils | — | — |
References
Similar Threats
- Critical CVE-2022-0194
- High CVE-2022-0367
- Medium CVE-2022-0171
- High CVE-2022-0135
- High CVE-2022-0204
Exploit Protection
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