CWE
287
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-2056

First published: Wed Jul 31 2013(Updated: )

The Inter-Satellite Sync (ISS) operation in Red Hat Network (RHN) Satellite 5.3, 5.4, and 5.5 does not properly check client "authenticity," which allows remote attackers to obtain channel content by skipping the initial authentication call.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Red Hat Network Satellite Server=5.3
Red Hat Network Satellite Server=5.4
Red Hat Network Satellite Server=5.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-2056?

    CVE-2013-2056 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for unauthorized access to sensitive channel content.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-2056?

    To fix CVE-2013-2056, update your Red Hat Network Satellite Server to version 5.5.1 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2013-2056?

    CVE-2013-2056 affects Red Hat Network Satellite versions 5.3, 5.4, and 5.5.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2013-2056 involve?

    CVE-2013-2056 involves an authentication bypass allowing remote attackers to access channel content improperly.

  • Who should be concerned about CVE-2013-2056?

    Organizations using affected versions of Red Hat Network Satellite should be concerned about CVE-2013-2056 due to the risk of unauthorized data exposure.

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