SB2023082313 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for subscription-manager



SB2023082313 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for subscription-manager

Published: August 23, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023082313
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Incorrect authorization (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-3899)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect authorization caused by D-Bus interface com.redhat.RHSM1 that exposes a significant number of methods to all users. A local user can abuse the com.redhat.RHSM1.Config.SetAll() method to change the state of the registration and escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.