CVE-2012-1145
First published: Sat Jun 16 2012(Updated: )
spacewalk-backend in Red Hat Network Satellite 5.4 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 does not properly authorize or authenticate uploads to the NULL organization when mod_wsgi is used, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (/var partition disk consumption and failed updates) via a large number of package uploads.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Network Satellite Server | =5.4 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =6.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1145?
CVE-2012-1145 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for causing denial of service effects.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1145?
To fix CVE-2012-1145, apply the latest security updates provided by Red Hat for Satellite 5.4.
What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2012-1145?
CVE-2012-1145 is caused by improper authorization and authentication of uploads to the NULL organization in spacewalk-backend.
Who is affected by CVE-2012-1145?
CVE-2012-1145 affects users of Red Hat Network Satellite 5.4 running on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2012-1145?
The potential impacts of CVE-2012-1145 include disk consumption on the /var partition and possible failed updates.
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