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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA256 =========================================================================== AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution ESB-2019.0183 aria2 insecure http logging 23 January 2019 =========================================================================== AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary --------------------------------- Product: aria2 Publisher: Debian Operating System: UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX) Debian GNU/Linux 8 Windows Impact/Access: Access Confidential Data -- Existing Account Resolution: Patch/Upgrade CVE Names: CVE-2019-3500 Original Bulletin: https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2019-3500 Comment: This advisory references vulnerabilities in products which run on platforms other than Debian. It is recommended that administrators running aria2 check for an updated version of the software for their operating system. - --------------------------BEGIN INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- Package : aria2 Version : 1.18.8-1+deb8u1 CVE ID : CVE-2019-3500 Debian Bug : 918058 It was discovered that aria2 (the lightweight command-line download utility) can store passed user credentials in a log file when using the --log option. This might allow local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file. For Debian 8 "Jessie", this problem has been fixed in version 1.18.8-1+deb8u1. We recommend that you upgrade your aria2 packages. Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS - --------------------------END INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- You have received this e-mail bulletin as a result of your organisation's registration with AusCERT. The mailing list you are subscribed to is maintained within your organisation, so if you do not wish to continue receiving these bulletins you should contact your local IT manager. If you do not know who that is, please send an email to auscert@auscert.org.au and we will forward your request to the appropriate person. NOTE: Third Party Rights This security bulletin is provided as a service to AusCERT's members. As AusCERT did not write the document quoted above, AusCERT has had no control over its content. The decision to follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin. NOTE: This is only the original release of the security bulletin. It may not be updated when updates to the original are made. If downloading at a later date, it is recommended that the bulletin is retrieved directly from the author's website to ensure that the information is still current. Contact information for the authors of the original document is included in the Security Bulletin above. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact them directly. Previous advisories and external security bulletins can be retrieved from: https://www.auscert.org.au/bulletins/ =========================================================================== Australian Computer Emergency Response Team The University of Queensland Brisbane Qld 4072 Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au Facsimile: (07) 3365 7031 Telephone: (07) 3365 4417 (International: +61 7 3365 4417) AusCERT personnel answer during Queensland business hours which are GMT+10:00 (AEST). On call after hours for member emergencies only. =========================================================================== -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Comment: http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=1967 iQIVAwUBXEe4E2aOgq3Tt24GAQjG1g//XE71+Oi7F0vDIemdhakNfkB+5k3juBGc Kh9WaW4S8jtfGUbcIOsaLEIDiT8lyhxMry+RMdZSaVcSuB+gB5ix/oZJZUG4WLiG TRk/96FGw8HRs1JsBIY0jm0lHe5ANwEaUafO3mVMJ3gh1zlgJ1KbqwmdJZOUDYLC qkFlXu0PU82Ok3gt//NHKwZ6YwBkSaSNqX57kg1Lvu/1FLXB38Xw85XGL6sSfQef bls61hk7mb9+lTq17IZO08bp+Awc0TVo4tq75PeNIVcb5Bxzck1AUe5ZgIUPYPV4 +eGZcjPg7QloUgJNVcZzQwk/qpQRD33XIw2j6bJYTeCMBhu9s/9jVBuPnUhuBrR3 g7P427x33TzU556XT99TbESVrXrCH2XdRizPzZcJOtevUj+7gD2HuIqHMFwg2shz BGN8RbZjA+1Bkmskb3Ec75NI+uI6gKqdTRbwWVHH6aTxk9JTEg+AqwHdq/oXImsb kz6eJybbqOxNwwbLxU4W7ada/wmGLAUpSBXiCoFoCfXZSGgrwMTOsPmp7ydHLqkx wyzdlmt74tvyRSC6I0HG/wr5rwe6JE0AGsOEFD0gnwLJRfA+Eqe8vAlRFXfHiUVw CkMUHqaelbz8K0migwxHh/HIbzrTeCZ5p3OD/6+vH9fcSdHZGjXWL0zKZImFupuI hMTSVJPXGmU= =EQcK -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----