REDHAT-BUG-1955113: Red hat data grid vulnerability

Published Apr 29, 2021
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Updated

A flaw was found in Red Hat DataGrid 8.x (8.0.0, 8.0.1, 8.1.0 and 8.1.1) and Infinispan (10.0.0 through 12.0.0) where an attacker can bypass authentication in a trivial manor on all REST endpoints when DIGEST is used as the authentication method (authentication mechanisms).

Affected Software

2 affected components
Red Hat DataGrid>=8.0.0<=8.1.1
Red Hat Infinispan>=10.0.0<=12.0.0

Event History

Apr 29, 2021
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:28 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1955113?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1955113 is classified as critical due to the ability for attackers to bypass authentication.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1955113?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-1955113, update to the latest version of Red Hat DataGrid or Infinispan that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which versions are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1955113?

REDHAT-BUG-1955113 affects Red Hat DataGrid versions 8.0.0 to 8.1.1 and Infinispan versions 10.0.0 to 12.0.0.

4

What authentication method is vulnerable in REDHAT-BUG-1955113?

The vulnerable authentication method in REDHAT-BUG-1955113 is the 'DIGEST' method used on REST endpoints.

5

Is a workaround available for REDHAT-BUG-1955113?

There is no official workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1955113; the recommended action is to apply the security updates.

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