Disclosure of sensitive information in a Milestone XProtect Device Pack driver’s log file for third-party cameras, allows an attacker to read camera credentials stored in the Recording Server under specific conditions.
Information written to log files can be of a sensitive nature and give valuable guidance to an attacker or expose sensitive user information.
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: