SB2022031037 - Authentication bypass in Red Hat Satellite 



SB2022031037 - Authentication bypass in Red Hat Satellite

Published: March 10, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022031037
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-4142)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process by using the simple content access certificate for authentication with Candlepin.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.