CVE-2014-3691: High severity red hat openstack for ibm power vulnerability

Published Mar 9, 2015
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Updated

Smart Proxy (aka Smart-Proxy and foreman-proxy) in Foreman before 1.5.4 and 1.6.x before 1.6.2 does not validate SSL certificates, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended authentication and execute arbitrary API requests via a request without a certificate.

Affected Software

5 affected components
redhat Openstack=4.0
redhat Openstack=5.0
theforeman foreman<=1.5.3
theforeman foreman=1.6.0
theforeman foreman=1.6.1

Event History

Mar 9, 2015
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-2014-3691?

CVE-2014-3691 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to bypass authentication.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-3691?

To fix CVE-2014-3691, upgrade Foreman to version 1.5.4 or 1.6.2 or later to ensure proper SSL certificate validation.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3691?

CVE-2014-3691 affects Foreman versions prior to 1.5.4 and 1.6.x versions before 1.6.2, as well as specific versions of Red Hat OpenStack.

4

What types of attacks can be executed due to CVE-2014-3691?

Due to CVE-2014-3691, attackers can potentially execute arbitrary API requests without proper authentication.

5

Is CVE-2014-3691 exploitable over the internet?

Yes, CVE-2014-3691 can be exploited over the internet if the affected systems are accessible from external networks.

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