CVE-2009-0788: Infoleak
First published: Fri Mar 20 2009(Updated: )
A flaw was found in the way RHN Satellite rewrote certain URLs. An unauthenticated user could use a specially-crafted HTTP request to obtain sensitive information about the host system RHN Satellite was running on. They could also use RHN Satellite as a distributed denial of service tool, forcing it to connect to an arbitrary service at an arbitrary IP address via a specially-crafted HTTP request.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Satellite | =5.3 | |
| Red Hat Satellite | =5.4 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=491365#c25
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-0434.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=695494
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=491365
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44150
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0434.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47316
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025316
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0967
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66691
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-0788?
CVE-2009-0788 has been rated as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0788?
To fix CVE-2009-0788, upgrade to Red Hat Network Satellite Server version 5.5 or later.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2009-0788?
CVE-2009-0788 can allow an unauthenticated user to access sensitive information and potentially use the server for distributed denial of service attacks.
Which versions of Red Hat Network Satellite Server are affected by CVE-2009-0788?
CVE-2009-0788 affects Red Hat Network Satellite Server versions 5.3 and 5.4.
Is CVE-2009-0788 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-0788 can be exploited remotely via a specially-crafted HTTP request.
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