CVE-2014-8162: High severity red hat satellite vulnerability

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2014-8162?

CVE-2014-8162 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote file access and exploitation.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-8162?

To fix CVE-2014-8162, upgrade to the latest version of Red Hat Satellite or SUSE Manager that patches this vulnerability.

Q: What platforms are affected by CVE-2014-8162?

CVE-2014-8162 affects Red Hat Satellite versions up to 5.7 and SUSE Manager version 1.7.

Q: What are the potential impacts of CVE-2014-8162?

The potential impacts of CVE-2014-8162 include unauthorized access to sensitive files and potential overall system compromise.

Q: Can CVE-2014-8162 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-8162 can be exploited remotely by attackers using XML external entities.

Published May 14, 2015

Updated

XML external entity (XXE) in the RPC interface in Spacewalk and Red Hat Network (RHN) Satellite 5.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and possibly have other unspecified impact via unknown vectors.

Affected Software

2 affected components

redhat Network Satellite<=5.7

SUSE Manager=1.7

Event History

May 14, 2015

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-8162?

CVE-2014-8162 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote file access and exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8162?

To fix CVE-2014-8162, upgrade to the latest version of Red Hat Satellite or SUSE Manager that patches this vulnerability.

What platforms are affected by CVE-2014-8162?

CVE-2014-8162 affects Red Hat Satellite versions up to 5.7 and SUSE Manager version 1.7.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2014-8162?

The potential impacts of CVE-2014-8162 include unauthorized access to sensitive files and potential overall system compromise.

Can CVE-2014-8162 be exploited remotely?