Vulnerability Description
There is a flaw in convert2rhel. When the --activationkey option is used with convert2rhel, the activation key is subsequently passed to subscription-manager via the command line, which could allow unauthorized users locally on the machine to view the activation key via the process command line via e.g. htop or ps. The specific impact varies upon the subscription, but generally this would allow an attacker to register systems purchased by the victim until discovered; a form of fraud. This could occur regardless of how the activation key is supplied to convert2rhel because it involves how convert2rhel provides it to subscription-manager.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Convert2Rhel Project | Convert2Rhel | - |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-0851Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2060217ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-0851Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2060217ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-0851?
CVE-2022-0851 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). There is a flaw in convert2rhel. When the --activationkey option is used with convert2rhel, the activation key is subsequently passed to subscription-manager via the command line, which could allow un...
How severe is CVE-2022-0851?
CVE-2022-0851 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-0851?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Convert2Rhel Project Convert2Rhel, Redhat Enterprise Linux.