7.5
CWE
1390 79 287
EPSS
0.048%
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2024-0822: Ovirt: authentication bypass

First published: Mon Jan 15 2024(Updated: )

An authentication bypass vulnerability was found in overt-engine. This flaw allows the creation of users in the system without authentication due to a flaw in the CreateUserSession command.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
oVirt Engine

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-0822?

    CVE-2024-0822 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential impact on authentication mechanisms.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-0822?

    To mitigate CVE-2024-0822, apply the latest patches provided by the oVirt project that address the authentication bypass issue.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2024-0822?

    CVE-2024-0822 allows unauthorized users to create accounts in the system, compromising the integrity of user management.

  • Which versions of oVirt are affected by CVE-2024-0822?

    CVE-2024-0822 affects all versions of oVirt Engine prior to the security update that resolves the vulnerability.

  • How was CVE-2024-0822 discovered?

    CVE-2024-0822 was identified during an internal penetration testing assessment, highlighting flaws in the CreateUserSession command.

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