CVE-2014-0042
First published: Thu Jan 30 2014(Updated: )
Grant Murphy of the Red Hat Product Security team reports: there are a number of yum repositories that are configured with gpgcheck=0 but have rpms that are signed (e.g. Jenkins). External reference: <a href="https://bugs.launchpad.net/heat-templates/+bug/1267635">https://bugs.launchpad.net/heat-templates/+bug/1267635</a> <a href="https://github.com/openstack/heat-templates/">https://github.com/openstack/heat-templates/</a>
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat OpenStack for IBM Power | =4.0 | |
| =4.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/heat-templates/+bug/1267635
- https://github.com/openstack/heat-templates/
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0579.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1059520
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0579.html
- https://github.com/openstack/heat-templates/commit/65a4f8bebc72da71c616e2e378b7b1ac354db1a3
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-0042?
CVE-2014-0042 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the risks it poses in repository configurations.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0042?
To fix CVE-2014-0042, change the yum repository configuration to set gpgcheck=1 for signed RPMs.
What systems are affected by CVE-2014-0042?
CVE-2014-0042 affects Red Hat OpenStack version 4.0 and other systems using improperly configured yum repositories.
What are the implications of CVE-2014-0042?
The implications of CVE-2014-0042 may include the installation of malicious RPMs if proper checks are not in place.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2014-0042?
Yes, a patch is available in recent updates for Red Hat OpenStack to address CVE-2014-0042.
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