REDHAT-BUG-1873093: Medium severity gnome control center vulnerability
When registering a system through GNOME Control Center, Red Hat Customer Portal password gets sent to the system log and it is passed as an argument to gnome-settings-daemon helper, making it readable by an unprivileged local user.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1873093?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1873093 is classified as a security vulnerability due to the exposure of Red Hat Customer Portal passwords in the system log.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1873093?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1873093, users should update their GNOME Control Center and gnome-settings-daemon to the latest patched versions provided by Red Hat.
Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1873093?
Users of Red Hat GNOME Control Center and gnome-settings-daemon versions prior to the fix are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1873093.
What type of information is exposed in REDHAT-BUG-1873093?
REDHAT-BUG-1873093 exposes Red Hat Customer Portal passwords in the system log, making them readable by unprivileged local users.
Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1873093?
There is no official workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1873093; the recommended action is to apply the security updates provided by Red Hat.