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CVE-2014-3692

10.0 · HIGH

The customization template in Red Hat CloudForms 3.1 Management Engine (CFME) 5.3 uses a default password for the root account when a password is not specified for a new image, which allows remote…

Published Jan 16, 2015redhatCWE-255EPSS 2.95%

Overview

CVE-2014-3692 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting redhat cloudforms_3.1_management_engine. It was published on January 16, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The customization template in Red Hat CloudForms 3.1 Management Engine (CFME) 5.3 uses a default password for the root account when a password is not specified for a new image, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from redhat. Update cloudforms_3.1_management_engine to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0028.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/62255Refrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0028.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/62255

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3692?

CVE-2014-3692 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting redhat cloudforms_3.1_management_engine. It was published on January 16, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-3692?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-3692?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from redhat. Update cloudforms_3.1_management_engine to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-3692?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2014-3692 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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