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Updated

REDHAT-BUG-1561723

First published: Wed Mar 28 2018(Updated: )

A flaw was found in foreman. The issue allows users with limited permissions for powering oVirt/RHV hosts on and off to discover the username and password used to connect to the compute resource. Upstream bug: <a href="https://projects.theforeman.org/issues/22546">https://projects.theforeman.org/issues/22546</a> Upstream pull request: <a href="https://github.com/theforeman/foreman/pull/5369">https://github.com/theforeman/foreman/pull/5369</a>

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
The Foreman

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1561723?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1561723 is assessed as moderate due to the potential for unauthorized users to discover sensitive credentials.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1561723?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-1561723, apply the latest patches provided by The Foreman to secure the affected versions.

  • Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1561723?

    Users and administrators of The Foreman, particularly those with limited permissions in oVirt/RHV environments, are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1561723.

  • What does REDHAT-BUG-1561723 allow attackers to do?

    REDHAT-BUG-1561723 allows attackers with limited permissions to access usernames and passwords for connecting to compute resources.

  • Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1561723?

    Currently, there is no known workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1561723; users should prioritize applying the available fixes.

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