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CVE-2024-11604NVD status: Awaiting Analysis

IDM Driver and Extensions: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File

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CVE-2024-11604 is a high-severity insertion of sensitive information into log file vulnerability in IDM Driver and Extensions from OpenText, with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.3 out of 10. It can be exploited with local access to the system by an attacker with administrator privileges, but only if a user takes part, for example by opening a link or file. Affected IDM Driver and Extensions versions: 1.0.0.0000 through 1.0.1.0300; 1.1.0.0000. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.11% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.

Next patch cycle

High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.

What to do

  1. Check which version of IDM Driver and Extensions you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
  2. Because the attack needs a user to take part, warn users about unexpected links and files related to this product until it is patched.

Affected products and versions

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed in
OpenTextIDM Driver and Extensions1.0.0.0000 through 1.0.1.0300; 1.1.0.0000Not stated

Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.

How the severity score breaks down

Attack vector
LocalThe attacker needs local access or must trick a user into running something.
Attack complexity
LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
Attack requirements
PresentThe target must be in a specific state or configuration for the attack to work.
Privileges required
HighAdministrator-level access is required first.
User interaction
ActiveA user must deliberately do something unusual, such as dismissing a warning.
Confidentiality (vulnerable system)
HighSerious loss of confidentiality on the vulnerable system.
Integrity (vulnerable system)
HighSerious loss of integrity on the vulnerable system.
Availability (vulnerable system)
HighSerious loss of availability on the vulnerable system.
Confidentiality (other systems)
HighSerious loss of confidentiality on systems beyond the vulnerable one.
Integrity (other systems)
HighSerious loss of integrity on systems beyond the vulnerable one.
Availability (other systems)
HighSerious loss of availability on systems beyond the vulnerable one.

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:P/AU:N/R:U/V:C/RE:M/U:Red. Scored by CNA (opentext.com).

Official description

Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File vulnerability in the SCIM Driver module in OpenText IDM Driver and Extensions on Windows, Linux, 64 bit allows authenticated local users to obtain sensitive information via access to log files. This issue affects IDM SCIM Driver: 1.0.0.0000 through 1.0.1.0300 and 1.1.0.0000.

Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.

The underlying weakness: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File

The product writes sensitive information to a log file.

How developers prevent this class of flaw

  • Consider seriously the sensitivity of the information written into log files. Do not write secrets into the log files.
  • Remove debug log files before deploying the application into production.
  • Protect log files against unauthorized read/write.

More Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File vulnerabilities (CWE-532)

Timeline

  1. CVE record published.
  2. CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
  3. Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).

References

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