CVE-2014-3489: Medium severity red hat cloudforms management engine vulnerability

Published Jul 7, 2014
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Updated

lib/util/miq-password.rb in Red Hat CloudForms 3.0 Management Engine (CFME) before 5.2.4.2 uses a hard-coded salt, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess passwords via a brute force attack.

Affected Software

7 affected components
redhat Cloudforms 3.0 Management Engine<=5.2.4
redhat Cloudforms 3.0 Management Engine=5.2
redhat Cloudforms 3.0 Management Engine=5.2.1
redhat Cloudforms 3.0 Management Engine=5.2.1.6
redhat Cloudforms 3.0 Management Engine=5.2.2
redhat Cloudforms 3.0 Management Engine=5.2.3
redhat Cloudforms 3.0 Management Engine=5.2.3.2

Event History

Jul 7, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-3489?

CVE-2014-3489 is considered to have a medium severity due to the potential for password guessing attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-3489?

To fix CVE-2014-3489, upgrade to Red Hat CloudForms Management Engine version 5.2.4.2 or later.

3

Which versions of Red Hat CloudForms are affected by CVE-2014-3489?

Affected versions include Red Hat CloudForms Management Engine 5.2 up to 5.2.4 and all versions prior to 5.2.4.2.

4

What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2014-3489?

CVE-2014-3489 allows remote attackers to perform brute force attacks to guess passwords.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2014-3489?

While there is no specific public exploit for CVE-2014-3489, the vulnerability itself creates a significant risk for password security.

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