CVE-2023-32189 (GCVE-0-2023-32189)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-10-16 13:48 – Updated: 2024-10-29 19:27
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Insecure handling SSH key in SUSE Manager when bootstrapping new clients
Summary
Insecure handling of ssh keys used to bootstrap clients allows local attackers to potentially gain access to the keys
Severity
5.9 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-10-16 14:06 UTC
CWE
- CWE-639 - Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSE | SUSE Manager Server Module 4.3 |
Affected:
? , < 4.3.27-150400.3.38.2
(custom)
|
guessed |
Date Public
2024-02-15 14:31
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