Moderate: cloud-init security, bug fix, and enhancement update
Summary
ALSA-2023:6371: Moderate: cloud-init security, bug fix, and enhancement update. Affects cloud-init versions < 23.1.1-11.el9.alma.1. Fixed in 23.1.1-11.el9.alma.1. How to fix ↓
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Background
The cloud-init packages provide a set of init scripts for cloud instances. Cloud instances need special scripts to run during initialization to retrieve and install SSH keys, and to let the user run various scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
Sensitive data could be exposed in logs in the cloud-init package.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
23.1.1-11.el9.alma.1
This is the first release that contains the fix.
sudo dnf update cloud-initTip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Conclusion
In conclusion, it is important to update the cloud-init package to the recommended version to address this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
This vulnerability could expose sensitive data in logs, potentially leading to unauthorized access or information disclosure.
You can check the version of the cloud-init package installed on your system. If it is earlier than 23.1.1-11.el9.alma.1, your system may be affected.
Updating the cloud-init package to the recommended version is the best mitigation for this vulnerability.
No specific workaround has been provided for this vulnerability.
You can refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section of the AlmaLinux Release Notes for more details about this vulnerability.
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