CVE-2017-2663: High severity red hat subscription manager vulnerability
It was found that subscription-manager's DBus interface before 1.19.4 let unprivileged user access the com.redhat.RHSM1.Facts.GetFacts and com.redhat.RHSM1.Config.Set methods. An unprivileged local attacker could use these methods to gain access to private information, or launch a privilege escalation attack.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-2663?
CVE-2017-2663 is a vulnerability that allows unprivileged users to access certain methods in subscription-manager's DBus interface.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-2663?
CVE-2017-2663 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
How does CVE-2017-2663 affect Redhat Subscription-manager?
CVE-2017-2663 affects Redhat Subscription-manager versions up to (but not including) 1.19.4.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2017-2663?
An attacker with CVE-2017-2663 can gain access to private information or launch a privilege escalation attack.
How can CVE-2017-2663 be fixed?
CVE-2017-2663 can be fixed by updating Redhat Subscription-manager to version 1.19.4 or later.