REDHAT-BUG-1252567: Medium severity red hat freeipa vulnerability

Published Aug 11, 2015
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Updated

alich in the FreeIPA bug tracker reported:

A number of non printable strings can cause FreeIPA to improperly display user data, potentially modifying what is shown to an administrator.

External Reference: https://fedorahosted.org/freeipa/ticket/5153

Affected Software

1 affected component
FreeIPA FreeIPA

Event History

Aug 11, 2015
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:42 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1252567?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1252567 is classified as a bug that impacts the proper display of user data in FreeIPA.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1252567?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-1252567, you should update FreeIPA to the latest version that addresses this display issue.

3

What version of FreeIPA is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1252567?

All versions of FreeIPA that exhibit improper handling of non-printable strings are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1252567.

4

Can REDHAT-BUG-1252567 lead to data integrity issues?

Yes, REDHAT-BUG-1252567 can potentially lead to data integrity issues by misrepresenting user data to administrators.

5

Is it possible to mitigate the effects of REDHAT-BUG-1252567 temporarily?

Temporary mitigation for REDHAT-BUG-1252567 may involve sanitizing inputs to eliminate non-printable characters before processing.

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