SB2021111041 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for NetworkManager 



SB2021111041 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for NetworkManager

Published: November 10, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021111041
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Predictable from Observable State (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-13529)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to reconfigure the target device.

The vulnerability exists due to usage of predictable Transactions Identifiers when processing DHCP ACK packets. A remote attacker on the same network can forge the FORCERENEW and DHCP ACK packets to reconfigure the systemd’s DHCP client settings.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.