CVE-2018-16889 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2018-16889: Ceph does not properly sanitize encryption keys in debug logging for v4 auth. This results in the leaking of encryption key information in log files via plaintext. Versions up to v13.2.4 are vulnerable.

Affects 3 Linux releases across 3 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2018-16889 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

ceph→ fixed in12.2.11+dfsg1-1urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y ceph

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

ceph→ fixed in12.2.11+dfsg1-1urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y ceph

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

ceph→ fixed in12.2.11+dfsg1-1urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y ceph

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