CVE-2017-2614 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

This CVE-2017-2614 article provides insights into a vulnerability in the ovirt-aaa-jdbc-tool tools, affecting Red Hat's ovirt-engine-extension-aaa-jdbc version 1.1.3.

Understanding CVE-2017-2614

This section delves into the details of the CVE-2017-2614 vulnerability.

What is CVE-2017-2614?

The ovirt-aaa-jdbc-tool tools, before version 1.1.3, do not adequately verify the current password's validity when updating a password in the rhvm database. This oversight allows attackers with password modification access to gain unauthorized entry to accounts with expired passwords.

The Impact of CVE-2017-2614

The vulnerability's CVSS v3.0 base score of 6.8 categorizes it as having a medium severity level. The attack complexity is low, with a local attack vector and low impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No privileges are required, and user interaction is not necessary.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-2614

This section outlines the technical aspects of CVE-2017-2614.

Vulnerability Description

The ovirt-aaa-jdbc-tool tools fail to properly validate the current password when changing passwords in the rhvm database, enabling unauthorized access to accounts with expired passwords.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: ovirt-engine-extension-aaa-jdbc
Vendor: Red Hat
Version: 1.1.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with access to modify passwords can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized entry to accounts with expired passwords.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2017-2614 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update to version 1.1.3 of ovirt-engine-extension-aaa-jdbc
Monitor and reset passwords for accounts with expired passwords

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement regular password expiration policies
Conduct security awareness training to prevent unauthorized access

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Red Hat to address the vulnerability.