CVE-2011-1594: Input Validation
First published: Mon Jan 24 2011(Updated: )
Open redirect vulnerability in Red Hat Network Satellite and Spacewalk software content management services allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the url_bounce parameter. Acknowledgements: Red Hat would like to thank Thomas Biege of the SuSE Security Team for reporting this issue.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Satellite | ||
| Red Hat Spacewalk | =1.6 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/spacewalk-announce-list/2011-December/msg00000.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=672167
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-1299.html
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2011-1594
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-06/msg00007.html
- http://support.novell.com/security/cve/CVE-2011-1594.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-1299.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1594?
CVE-2011-1594 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for phishing attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1594?
To fix CVE-2011-1594, update Red Hat Network Satellite or Spacewalk to the latest patched version.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-1594?
CVE-2011-1594 is an open redirect vulnerability affecting content management services.
Who is affected by CVE-2011-1594?
CVE-2011-1594 affects users of Red Hat Network Satellite and Red Hat Spacewalk version 1.6.
What could an attacker accomplish with CVE-2011-1594?
An attacker could exploit CVE-2011-1594 to redirect users to arbitrary websites, facilitating phishing attacks.
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