CVE-2017-7513: Medium severity redhat Satellite vulnerability

Published Aug 22, 2018
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Updated

It was found that Satellite 5 configured with SSL/TLS for the PostgreSQL backend failed to correctly validate X.509 server certificate host name fields. A man-in-the-middle attacker could use this flaw to spoof a PostgreSQL server using a specially crafted X.509 certificate.

Affected Software

10 affected components
redhat Satellite=5.0
redhat Satellite=5.1.1
redhat Satellite=5.2
redhat Satellite=5.3
redhat Satellite=5.4
redhat Satellite=5.4.1
redhat Satellite=5.5
redhat Satellite=5.6
redhat Satellite=5.7
redhat Satellite=5.8

Event History

Aug 22, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7513?

CVE-2017-7513 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-7513?

To fix CVE-2017-7513, ensure that your PostgreSQL backend is configured to correctly validate X.509 server certificate host name fields.

3

Which versions of Red Hat Satellite are affected by CVE-2017-7513?

CVE-2017-7513 affects Red Hat Satellite versions from 5.0 to 5.8.

4

What type of attack can CVE-2017-7513 enable?

CVE-2017-7513 can enable man-in-the-middle attacks by spoofing a PostgreSQL server with a crafted X.509 certificate.

5

Is this CVE specific to Red Hat Satellite products?

Yes, CVE-2017-7513 specifically impacts Red Hat Satellite products configured with SSL/TLS for PostgreSQL.

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