CVE-2018-1073
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.91%
Last modified
CVE-2018-1073 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The web console login form in ovirt-engine before version 4.2.3 returned different errors for non-existent users and invalid passwords, allowing an attacker to discover the names of valid user accounts.. EPSS estimates a 1.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The web console login form in ovirt-engine before version 4.2.3 returned different errors for non-existent users and invalid passwords, allowing an attacker to discover the names of valid user accounts.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ovirt | Ovirt-Engine | < 4.2.3 |
| Redhat | Virtualization | 4.0 |
| Redhat | Virtualization Host | 4.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104189Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1525Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-1073Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104189Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1525Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-1073Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-1073?
The web console login form in ovirt-engine before version 4.2.3 returned different errors for non-existent users and invalid passwords, allowing an attacker to discover the names of valid user accounts.
How severe is CVE-2018-1073?
CVE-2018-1073 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1073?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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