CVE-2022-1662

Description

In convert2rhel, there's an ansible playbook named ansible/run-convert2rhel.yml which passes the Red Hat Subscription Manager user password via the CLI to convert2rhel. This could allow unauthorized local users to view the password via the process list while convert2rhel is running. However, this ansible playbook is only an example in the upstream repository and it is not shipped in officially supported versions of convert2rhel.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Third-Party Advisory redhat.com
Affected: n/a convert2rhel
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2083851 issue tracking third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1662?
CVE-2022-1662 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-1662?
To fix CVE-2022-1662, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-1662 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-1662 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-1662?
CVE-2022-1662 affects n/a convert2rhel.
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