Description
lib/util/miq-password.rb in Red Hat CloudForms 3.0 Management Engine (CFME) before 5.2.4.2 uses a hard-coded salt, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess passwords via a brute force attack.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat CloudForms 5 | cfme +3 | 5.2.4.2-1.el6cf | RHSA-2014:0816 |
| Red Hat CloudForms 5 | ruby193-rubygem-actionpack | 1:3.2.13-8.el6cf | RHSA-2014:0816 |
Advisories 1
- RHSA-2014:0816 Red Hat Security Advisory: cfme security, bug fix, and enhancement update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 29, 2026
References
- 68299 vdb-entry
- RHSA-2014:0816 vendor-advisory