Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 update for ignition

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU63493

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1706

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in ignition configs. A remote user on the local network can bypass implemented security restrictions and obtain sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64: 9

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian: 9

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems: 9

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64: 9

ignition (Red Hat package): before 2.14.0-1.el9

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_arm_64:9:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
• cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_power_little_endian:9:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
• cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_ibm_z_systems:9:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
• cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:

External links

http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:8126

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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