Security readout for executives and security teams
This issue caused Red Hat CloudForms Management Engine to write a VM root password into a log file during VM deployment. A local user who could read evm.log could recover that password. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, remote exploitability, or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely in legacy Red Hat CloudForms 3.0 or CFME environments older than 5.2.4.2, especially where local shell users, operators, or support accounts can read evm.log or retained log archives. Treat this as a legacy credential exposure issue. Prioritize if CloudForms remains in use, if multiple administrators or support users had log access, or if old logs are retained. It is less urgent than a remotely exploited vulnerability, based on available evidence. Mitigation focus: Apply Red Hat RHSA-2014:0816 or upgrade CFME to 5.2.4.2 or later.; Restrict local access to evm.log and related archived logs.; Rotate any VM root passwords that may have been logged..
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