Red Hat RPM Package Manager 4.0.4 Signature Check --checksig improper authentication
CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Red Hat RPM Package Manager 4.0.4. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Signature Check Handler. The manipulation of the argument --checksig
with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
The default --checksig setting in RPM Package Manager 4.0.4 checks that a package s signature is valid without listing who signed it, which can allow remote attackers to make it appear that a malicious package comes from a trusted source.
The weakness was released 12/31/2002 by Andrew (Website). The advisory is available at lists.netsys.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2002-2204 since 11/16/2005. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
Product
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CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3
VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.3
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Exploiting
Class: Improper authenticationCWE: CWE-287
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Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: no mitigation knownStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
08/29/2002 🔍12/31/2002 🔍
12/31/2002 🔍
11/16/2005 🔍
08/06/2014 🔍
04/20/2019 🔍
Sources
Vendor: redhat.comAdvisory: lists.netsys.com
Researcher: Andrew
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2002-2204 (🔍)
SecurityFocus: 5594 - RPM Package Manager Signature Verification Insufficient User Feedback Weakness
Entry
Created: 08/06/2014 12:31Updated: 04/20/2019 09:49
Changes: 08/06/2014 12:31 (48), 04/20/2019 09:49 (4)
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