SB2023053155 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Extended Update Support update for the pki-core:10.6 module 



SB2023053155 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Extended Update Support update for the pki-core:10.6 module

Published: May 31, 2023 Updated: October 11, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2023053155
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2393)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in in the certificate validation when directory-based authentication is enabled. A remote user on the local network can impersonate another user within the scope of the domain.


2) XML External Entity injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2414)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied XML input. A remote attacker can pass a specially crafted XML code to the affected application and view contents of arbitrary files on the system or initiate requests to external systems.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to view contents of arbitrary file on the server or perform network scanning of internal and external infrastructure.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.