CVE-2015-1842
First published: Fri Mar 13 2015(Updated: )
It was discovered that openstack-puppet-modules as used by the Red Hat Enterprise Linux OpenStack Platform Installers would always use the default password of "CHANGEME" when deploying pcsd in HA environments.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat OpenStack for IBM Power | <=6.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1201884
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1200322
- https://github.com/redhat-openstack/puppet-pacemaker/blob/master/manifests/params.pp#L3
- https://github.com/radez/puppet-pacemaker/blob/5d91343c80f65b64be604f4a61558ff408c0f863/manifests/corosync.pp#L56
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1201875#c4
- https://github.com/radez/puppet-pacemaker/blob/
- https://access.redhat.com/articles/1396123
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0791.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0789.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0830.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0832.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0831.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1201875
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0789.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0791.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0830.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0831.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0832.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74049
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1842?
The severity of CVE-2015-1842 is considered high due to the use of a default password, allowing unauthorized access.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1842?
To fix CVE-2015-1842, change the default password from "CHANGEME" to a secure password during the deployment of pcsd.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-1842?
CVE-2015-1842 affects Red Hat OpenStack versions prior to 2014.2.13-2.
What environments are impacted by CVE-2015-1842?
CVE-2015-1842 impacts high availability (HA) environments using openstack-puppet-modules.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-1842?
A temporary workaround for CVE-2015-1842 is to manually configure the pcsd password immediately after deployment.
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