An authenticated attacker could utilize the identical agent and cluster node linking keys to potentially allow for a scenario where unauthorized disclosure of agent logs and data is present.
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 |
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Nessus | Tenable | * | 10.4.0 (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: