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- RHSA-2019:2433
RHSA-2019:2433: Moderate: cockpit-ovirt security, bug fix, and enhancement update
First published: Mon Aug 12 2019(Updated: )
Cockpit is a Linux system adminstration tool with a web UI, easy setup, and minimal system footprint at runtime. When installed on hosts in Red Hat Virtualization, it provides monitoring and management functions beyond those available in the Administration Portal. Cockpit is installed by default on Red Hat Virtualization Host (RHVH).<br>The following packages have been upgraded to a later upstream version: cockpit-ovirt (0.13.5). (BZ#1705911, BZ#1711192, BZ#1719317, BZ#1723322)<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> cockpit-ovirt: admin and appliance passwords saved in plain text variable file during HE deployment (CVE-2019-10139)</li> For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.<br>Bug Fix(es):<br><li> In this release, the directory /var/lib/ovirt-hosted-engine-setup/cockpit is created with read permissions only for user 'root'. Non 'root' users cannot view this directory. (BZ#1723322)</li>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/cockpit-ovirt | <0.13.5-1.el7e | 0.13.5-1.el7e |
| redhat/cockpit-ovirt-dashboard | <0.13.5-1.el7e | 0.13.5-1.el7e |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1705911
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1709829
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1709938
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1719317
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1719327
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1723322
- https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/#moderate
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2433 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2019:2433?
The severity of RHSA-2019:2433 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2019:2433?
To fix RHSA-2019:2433, update the cockpit-ovirt and cockpit-ovirt-dashboard packages to version 0.13.5-1.el7e.
What components are affected by RHSA-2019:2433?
RHSA-2019:2433 affects the cockpit-ovirt and cockpit-ovirt-dashboard packages.
Is a reboot required after applying RHSA-2019:2433 fixes?
A reboot is not typically required after applying the fixes for RHSA-2019:2433.
What are the recommended actions for administrators concerning RHSA-2019:2433?
Administrators should promptly update the affected packages to mitigate potential vulnerabilities associated with RHSA-2019:2433.
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