Red Hat sos contains a flaw related to the sosreport tool that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The issue is triggered when the program fails to remove root password information in the /root/anaconda-ks.cfg configuration file. This may allow a local attacker to gain access to plaintext password information.
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required
Attack Type:
Information Disclosure
Impact:
Loss of Confidentiality
Solution:
Patch / RCS
Exploit:
Exploit Public
Disclosure:
Vendor Verified
OSVDB:
Authentication Required
Solution
Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Red Hat has released a patch to address this vulnerability. Check the vendor advisory or solution in the references section.
