# CVE-2019-3500: aria2: aria2c in aria2 1.33.1, when --log is used, can store an HTTP Basic Authentication username and password in a file, w...

CVE-2019-3500 is fixed in aria2 on 1 platform by aria2 1.33.1-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 (version 1.33.1-1ubuntu0.1~esm1), released January 1, 2019. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-3500
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0035
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jan 1, 2019

## Description

aria2c in aria2 1.33.1, when --log is used, can store an HTTP Basic Authentication username and password in a file, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | aria2 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.33.1-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [aria2 1.33.1-1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-aria2-1.33.1-1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Jan 1, 2019 |

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