SB2023070632 - MitM attack in OpenShift Container Platform 4.12



SB2023070632 - MitM attack in OpenShift Container Platform 4.12

Published: July 6, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023070632
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Inadequate Encryption Strength (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-3089)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform MitM attack.

The vulnerability exists within the OpenShift container platform configuration with enabled FIPS mode, which resulted in usage of not validated cryptographic modules. A remote attacker can perform various attacks against not validated cryptographic modules and gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.