REDHAT-BUG-672159: Medium severity red hat satellite vulnerability
A session fixation flaw was found in the way Red Hat Network (RHN) Satellite and Spacewalk services handled session cookies. An RHN Satellite or Spacewalk Server user able to pre-set the session cookie in a victim's browser to a valid value could use this flaw to hijack the victim's session after the next log in.
References: [1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sessionfixation [2] http://shiflett.org/articles/session-fixation
Acknowledgements:
Red Hat would like to thank Thomas Biege of the SuSE Security Team for reporting this issue.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-672159?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-672159 is classified as high due to the potential for session hijacking.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-672159?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-672159, users should update their Red Hat Network Satellite or Spacewalk software to the latest version that includes the patch.
Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-672159?
Users of Red Hat Network Satellite and Spacewalk services are affected by REDHAT-BUG-672159.
What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-672159?
REDHAT-BUG-672159 is a session fixation vulnerability that allows attackers to hijack user sessions.
Can REDHAT-BUG-672159 be exploited remotely?
Yes, REDHAT-BUG-672159 can be exploited remotely if an attacker can pre-set the session cookie in a victim's browser.