CVE-2012-6119
First published: Thu Feb 07 2013(Updated: )
Candlepin before 0.7.24, as used in Red Hat Subscription Asset Manager before 1.2.1, does not properly check manifest signatures, which allows local users to modify manifests.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Candlepin | <=0.7.2 | |
| Candlepin | =0.4.5 | |
| Candlepin | =0.4.11 | |
| Candlepin | =0.4.27 | |
| Candlepin | =0.5.5 | |
| Candlepin | =0.6.3 | |
| Red Hat Subscription Asset Manager | <=1.2.0 | |
| Red Hat Subscription Asset Manager | =1.0.0 | |
| Red Hat Subscription Asset Manager | =1.1.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/candlepin/candlepin/commit/f4d93230e58b969c506b4c9778e04482a059b08c
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0686.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=908613
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0686.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/52774
- http://www.osvdb.org/91719
- https://github.com/candlepin/candlepin/blob/master/candlepin.spec
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-6119?
CVE-2012-6119 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to modify manifest files.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6119?
To fix CVE-2012-6119, upgrade Candlepin to version 0.7.24 or later and Red Hat Subscription Asset Manager to version 1.2.1 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2012-6119?
CVE-2012-6119 affects Candlepin versions prior to 0.7.24 and Red Hat Subscription Asset Manager versions up to 1.2.0, including specific earlier versions.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2012-6119?
The risks include unauthorized modification of manifest files, which could lead to inconsistencies or breaches in subscription management.
Who is impacted by CVE-2012-6119?
Users of vulnerable versions of Candlepin and Red Hat Subscription Asset Manager are directly impacted by CVE-2012-6119.
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