An information disclosure in ovirt-hosted-engine-setup prior to 2.2.7 reveals the root users password in the log file.
Information written to log files can be of a sensitive nature and give valuable guidance to an attacker or expose sensitive user information.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ovirt-hosted-engine-setup | Ovirt | * | 2.2.7 (excluding) |
While logging all information may be helpful during development stages, it is important that logging levels be set appropriately before a product ships so that sensitive user data and system information are not accidentally exposed to potential attackers. Different log files may be produced and stored for: