Vulnerability identifier: #VU16031

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-14627

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Red Hat Single Sign-On
Server applications / Directory software, identity management

Vendor: Red Hat Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper honour configuration when SSL transport is required. A remote unauthenticated attacker can bypass security restrictions to create plaintext connections: <transport-config confidentiality="required" trust-in-target="supported"/>

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Single Sign-On: 7.2

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External links
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-14627

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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.