Red Hat Virtualization 4 update for samba



Published: 2022-01-17
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-25717
CWE-ID CWE-264
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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redhat-release-virtualization-host (Red Hat package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Red Hat Virtualization Host
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels

Red Hat Virtualization
Server applications / Virtualization software

Vendor Red Hat Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU58097

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-25717

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to the Windows Active Directory (AD) domains have by default a feature to allow users to create computer accounts. A remote authenticated attacker can create such account with elevated privileges on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

redhat-release-virtualization-host (Red Hat package): 4.4.9-2.el8ev - 4.4.9-3.el8ev

Red Hat Virtualization Host: 4

Red Hat Virtualization: 4

External links

http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:0133


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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