aria2c in aria2 1.33.1, when –log is used, can store an HTTP Basic Authentication username and password in a file, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aria2 | Aria2_project | 1.33.1 (including) | 1.33.1 (including) |
| Aria2 | Ubuntu | bionic | * |
| Aria2 | Ubuntu | cosmic | * |
| Aria2 | Ubuntu | disco | * |
| Aria2 | Ubuntu | esm-apps/bionic | * |
| Aria2 | Ubuntu | esm-apps/xenial | * |
| Aria2 | Ubuntu | trusty | * |
| Aria2 | Ubuntu | trusty/esm | * |
| Aria2 | Ubuntu | upstream | * |
| Aria2 | Ubuntu | xenial | * |
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: