REDHAT-BUG-1593764: Medium severity red hat certificate system vulnerability

Published Jun 21, 2018
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Updated

Files are accessible without restrictions from the /update/results page of redhat-certification package, allowing an attacker to remove any file accessible by the apached user.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Red Hat certification

Event History

Jun 21, 2018
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:32 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1593764?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1593764 is considered high due to the potential for unauthorized file access and deletion.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1593764?

You can mitigate REDHAT-BUG-1593764 by applying the recommended security updates provided by Red Hat for the certification package.

3

What are the potential risks of REDHAT-BUG-1593764?

REDHAT-BUG-1593764 poses risks such as unauthorized file removal and exposure of sensitive information managed by the Apache user.

4

Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1593764?

Users of the Red Hat certification package are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1593764.

5

Is there a public exploit for REDHAT-BUG-1593764?

As of now, there is no publicly known exploit for REDHAT-BUG-1593764, but the vulnerability itself poses significant security risks.

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