CVE-2013-4217

Description

The OSAL_Crypt_SetEncryptedPassword function in InfraStack/OSDependent/Linux/OSAL/Services/wimax_osal_crypt_services.c in the OSAL crypt module in the Intel WiMAX Network Service through 1.5.2 for Intel Wireless WiMAX Connection 2400 devices logs a cleartext password during certain attempts to set a password, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a log file.

Category

2.1
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=911121
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/08/08/17 mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-4217?
CVE-2013-4217 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-4217?
To fix CVE-2013-4217, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2013-4217 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2013-4217 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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