SB2022042715 - Multiple vulnerabilities in convert2rhel



SB2022042715 - Multiple vulnerabilities in convert2rhel

Published: April 27, 2022 Updated: June 6, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022042715
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.


1) Insufficiently protected credentials (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0852)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the convert2rhel passes the Red Hat account password to subscription-manager via the command line. A local user with ability to view process list can obtain the Red Hat account password and gain unauthorized access to the victim's Red Hat account.


2) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1662)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application in Ansible playbook. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.