CVE-2021-3551: High severity dogtag certificate system vulnerability
A flaw was found in pki-core 10.10. Older versions are not affected.
When the pkispawn command is run in debug mode, admin credentials are stored in the installation log file, which is world readable.
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A flaw was found in the PKI-server, where the spkispawn command, when run in debug mode, stores admin credentials in the installation log file. This flaw allows a local attacker to retrieve the file to obtain the admin password and gain admin privileges to the Dogtag CA manager. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-3551?
The severity of CVE-2021-3551 is high.
What is the impact of CVE-2021-3551?
CVE-2021-3551 can allow a local attacker to obtain the admin password and gain admin privileges to the Dogtag CA manager.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-3551?
The affected software versions include Dogtagpki Dogtagpki (10.10.0 to 10.10.6), Fedoraproject Fedora, Oracle Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux (8.0 and 8.4), and more.
How can a local attacker exploit CVE-2021-3551?
A local attacker can exploit CVE-2021-3551 by retrieving the installation log file containing the stored admin credentials.
Is there a fix for CVE-2021-3551?
Yes, please refer to the reference link for information on the fix for CVE-2021-3551.