REDHAT-BUG-1656618
First published: Wed Dec 05 2018(Updated: )
An issue was found in SSSD. The default option for fallback_homedir returns '/' for empty home directories in the passwd file. References: <a href="https://github.com/SSSD/sssd/pull/703">https://github.com/SSSD/sssd/pull/703</a> Upstream Patch: <a href="https://github.com/SSSD/sssd/pull/703/commits/fa0a6400ebd2f4056a057914355ec2ddefc14fe6">https://github.com/SSSD/sssd/pull/703/commits/fa0a6400ebd2f4056a057914355ec2ddefc14fe6</a> <a href="https://github.com/SSSD/sssd/pull/703/commits/fe11bd0d5b7dea9f1723c5a59ba0c47641802797">https://github.com/SSSD/sssd/pull/703/commits/fe11bd0d5b7dea9f1723c5a59ba0c47641802797</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SUSE SSSD (System Security Services Daemon) with Kerberos 5 support |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/SSSD/sssd/pull/703
- https://github.com/SSSD/sssd/pull/703/commits/fa0a6400ebd2f4056a057914355ec2ddefc14fe6
- https://github.com/SSSD/sssd/pull/703/commits/fe11bd0d5b7dea9f1723c5a59ba0c47641802797
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1656619
- https://github.com/SSSD/sssd/commit/704cc1c7
- https://github.com/SSSD/sssd/commit/90f32399b4
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1656618#c2
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1656618#c4
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1656618#c6
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1656618#c0
- https://pagure.io/SSSD/sssd/issue/3901
- https://www.samba.org/samba/security/CVE-2018-16857.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1656618#c13
- https://lists.fedorahosted.org/archives/list/sssd-users@lists.fedorahosted.org/thread/IKWCIYZ3E6ATZECU2SIWCJ22POSDTI2V/
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2177
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2019-3811
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1656618
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1656618?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1656618 is high due to its impact on user home directory configurations.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1656618?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1656618, update the SSSD to the latest version that contains the patch for this issue.
What does the fallback_homedir option affect in REDHAT-BUG-1656618?
The fallback_homedir option in REDHAT-BUG-1656618 affects the assignment of home directories for users with empty entries in the passwd file.
Which versions of SSSD are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1656618?
REDHAT-BUG-1656618 affects all versions of SSSD prior to the application of the relevant patch.
Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1656618?
A temporary workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1656618 involves manually specifying valid home directory paths for affected users.
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