CVE-2017-12195
First published: Fri Oct 13 2017(Updated: )
A flaw was found in all Openshift Enterprise versions using the openshift elasticsearch plugin. An attacker with knowledge of the given name used to authenticate and access Elasticsearch can later access it without the token, bypassing authentication. This attack also requires that the Elasticsearch be configured with an external route, and the data accessed is limited to the indices.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform | =3.4 | |
| Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform | =3.5 | |
| Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform | =3.6 | |
| Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform | =3.7 |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3188
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3389
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-12195
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1501987
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1500758
- https://github.com/openshift/origin-aggregated-logging/pull/826
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1501986
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-12195?
CVE-2017-12195 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for authentication bypass.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12195?
To fix CVE-2017-12195, update your OpenShift Container Platform to a patched version that addresses the vulnerability.
Which OpenShift versions are affected by CVE-2017-12195?
CVE-2017-12195 affects OpenShift Container Platform versions 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, and 3.7.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2017-12195?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2017-12195 to access Elasticsearch without a token by leveraging knowledge of the authentication name.
Is there a risk of data exposure with CVE-2017-12195?
Yes, CVE-2017-12195 poses a risk of unauthorized access to sensitive data stored in Elasticsearch.
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