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CVE-2012-2664: The sosreport utility in the Red Hat sos package before 2.2-29 does not remove the root user password infor...

The sosreport utility in the Red Hat sos package before 2.2-29 does not remove the root user password information from the Kickstart configuration file (/root/anaconda-ks.cfg) when creating an archive of debugging information, which might allow attackers to obtain passwords or password hashes.

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A support-data collection tool could accidentally package root password information from the system installation file. The main business risk is credential exposure through diagnostic archives shared with support teams, vendors, or ticketing systems. Systems using affected Red Hat sos packages, or downstream packages covered by vendor advisories, are most exposed when sosreport archives were generated, retained, uploaded, or shared before remediation. Prioritize remediation where diagnostic archives leave the host or are retained broadly. The issue is not presented as actively exploited, but exposed root credentials can create serious downstream risk. Mitigation focus: Update sos to version 2.2-29 or a vendor-fixed package from the cited advisories.; Review vendor advisories for Red Hat and Oracle-covered environments before closing remediation.; Locate previously generated sosreport archives and treat any exposed credentials or hashes as compromised..

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