#VU6641 Improper authentication - CVE-2017-7470

Vulnerability identifier: #VU6641

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-7470

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in backend/server/rhnChannel.py, which allows a non-administrative or disabled user  to perform certain administrative actions.

Mitigation
Update to version 2.7.5.

External links
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1259

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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