REDHAT-BUG-2181761: Medium severity Red Hat OpenStack vulnerability

Published Mar 25, 2023
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Updated

A barbican configuration file is set to world-readable in Red Hat OpenStack. This presents a security risk as it allows authenticated attacker with limited access to the file to view its contents, including secure credential.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Red Hat OpenStack

Event History

Mar 25, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:50 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2181761?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2181761 is classified as a security risk due to world-readable configurations that expose sensitive data.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2181761?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2181761, modify the barbican configuration file to ensure it is not world-readable.

3

Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2181761?

Users of Red Hat OpenStack are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2181761 due to insecure file permissions.

4

What type of information can be exposed by REDHAT-BUG-2181761?

REDHAT-BUG-2181761 can expose secure credentials contained within the world-readable barbican configuration file.

5

Is authentication required to exploit REDHAT-BUG-2181761?

Yes, an attacker must be authenticated to view the contents of the barbican configuration file impacted by REDHAT-BUG-2181761.

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