CVE-2010-1439: Low severity redhat Rhn-client-tools vulnerability
It was found that the yum-rhn-plugin caches sensitive authentication information in the world-readable /var/spool/up2date/loginAuth.pkl file. This information could be used to download packages from Red Hat Network (Hosted or Satellite) or otherwise manipulate the package list associated with the system's profile, which could possibly prevent new errata from being installed.
Other sources
yum-rhn-plugin in Red Hat Network Client Tools (aka rhn-client-tools) on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5 and Fedora uses world-readable permissions for the /var/spool/up2date/loginAuth.pkl file, which allows local users to access the Red Hat Network profile, and possibly prevent future security updates, by leveraging authentication data from this file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-1439?
CVE-2010-1439 has a medium severity level due to the exposure of sensitive authentication information.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1439?
To fix CVE-2010-1439, you should ensure that the /var/spool/up2date/loginAuth.pkl file has proper permissions and restrict access to it.
What software is affected by CVE-2010-1439?
CVE-2010-1439 affects the Red Hat Yum-rhn-plugin.
What are the potential risks of CVE-2010-1439?
The potential risks of CVE-2010-1439 include unauthorized downloading of packages and manipulation of the package list.
Is CVE-2010-1439 still a concern for my system?
If you are using an affected version of the yum-rhn-plugin without the necessary security measures, CVE-2010-1439 could still be a concern.