#VU86698 Improper authentication in ovirt-engine - CVE-2024-0822

Vulnerability identifier: #VU86698

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-0822

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ovirt-engine
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: oVirt

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in the CreateUserSession command when processing authentication requests. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ovirt-engine: 4.0.0 - 4.5.5

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External links
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2258509
https://github.com/oVirt/ovirt-engine/pull/914
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-4vwj-x32h-m4vj
https://github.com/oVirt/ovirt-engine/releases/tag/ovirt-engine-4.5.6

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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.