Red Hat OpenStack Platform 16.2 update for python-scciclient



Published: 2022-12-08
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-2996
CWE-ID CWE-295
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Red Hat OpenStack
Server applications / Other server solutions

python-scciclient (Red Hat package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Red Hat Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Improper Certificate Validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU70053

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2996

CWE-ID: CWE-295 - Improper Certificate Validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform MitM attack.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not verify the server's certificate. A remote attacker can perform a man-in-the-middle attack.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat OpenStack: before 16.2.4

python-scciclient (Red Hat package): before 0.9.1-2.20220111031440.el8ost

External links

http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:8854


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker 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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