SB2023112359 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for fwupd



SB2023112359 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for fwupd

Published: November 23, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023112359
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Weak password requirements (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-3287)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges within the application.

The vulnerability exists due to the way the redfish plugin handles passwords. When creating an OPERATOR user account on the BMC, the redfish plugin saved the auto-generated password to /etc/fwupd/redfish.conf without proper restriction. A local user can read the configuration file and gain operator privileges.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.