REDHAT-BUG-1295446: Low severity fedora vulnerability

Published Jan 4, 2016
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Updated

It was found that default configuration for nagios on Fedora is administrative account with user "nagiosadmin" with fixed password "nagiosadmin" and no IP based access restriction. This information is missing in packaged README file.

Original report:

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/showbug.cgi?id=1295155

Affected Software

2 affected components
Red Hat Fedora
Nagios Nagios

Event History

Jan 4, 2016
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:23 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1295446?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1295446 is considered high due to the use of default credentials and lack of access restrictions.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1295446?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-1295446, change the default password for the nagiosadmin account and implement IP-based access controls.

3

What systems are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1295446?

REDHAT-BUG-1295446 affects Nagios on Red Hat Fedora due to its default configuration.

4

Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1295446?

A temporary workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1295446 is to disable the nagios service until the credentials and access controls are properly configured.

5

What should I be aware of regarding the documentation for REDHAT-BUG-1295446?

It's important to note that the README file for REDHAT-BUG-1295446 does not include information about the default credentials and necessary access restrictions.

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