REDHAT-BUG-1154977: Medium severity ovirt engine vulnerability

Published Oct 21, 2014
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Updated

Ovirt-engine did not verify key attributes from the the vdsm X.509 certificates. This could allow a man-in-the-middle attacker to spoof an SSL certificate with invalid attributes that would otherwise prevent an certificate from being presented as valid

Affected Software

1 affected component
Ovirt Engine

Event History

Oct 21, 2014
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·07:46 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1154977?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1154977 has been classified as important due to its potential to allow man-in-the-middle attacks.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1154977?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-1154977, ensure that you update your oVirt Engine software to the latest version that includes security patches.

3

What are the potential impacts of REDHAT-BUG-1154977?

The potential impacts of REDHAT-BUG-1154977 include the risk of an attacker successfully spoofing an SSL certificate, leading to unauthorized access or data breaches.

4

Which versions of Ovirt Engine are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1154977?

All versions of oVirt Engine that do not implement verification of key attributes in vdsm X.509 certificates are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1154977.

5

Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1154977 while waiting for a fix?

Currently, there are no recommended workarounds for REDHAT-BUG-1154977, so updating to the latest secure version is advised.

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