incorrect JBOSS_LOCAL_USER challenge location may lead to giving access to all the local users
CVE: CVE-2021-3717
Component: wildfly
CWE: CWE-552
Severity: Moderate
CVSS v3: 7.9/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Release date: 2021-08-18T00:00:00+00:00

A flaw was found in Wildfly. An incorrect JBOSS_LOCAL_USER challenge location when using the elytron configuration may lead to JBOSS_LOCAL_USER access to all users on the machine. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.


Remediation:
Before applying this update, back up your existing Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform installation and deployed applications.

For details on how to apply this update, which includes the changes described in this advisory, refer to:

https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258
Before applying this update, ensure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Also, back up your existing installation, including all applications, configuration files, databases and database settings. For details on how to apply this update, refer to:
https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258
Before applying this update, back up your existing Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform installation and deployed applications.

For details on how to apply this update, which includes the changes described in this advisory, refer to:

https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258
Before applying this update, back up your existing Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform installation and deployed applications.

For details on how to apply this update, which includes the changes described in this advisory, refer to:

https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258
Before applying this update, back up your existing Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform installation and deployed applications.

For details on how to apply this update, which includes the changes described in this advisory, refer to:

https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258
Before applying this update, back up your existing Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform installation and deployed applications.

For details on how to apply this update, which includes the changes described in this advisory, refer to:

https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258
Before applying this update, back up your existing Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform installation and deployed applications.

The References section of this erratum contains a download link (you must log in to download the update).
For on-premise installations, before applying the update, back up your existing installation, including all applications, configuration files, databases and database settings, and so on.

It is recommended to halt the server by stopping the JBoss Application Server process before installing this update; after installing the update, restart the server by starting the JBoss Application Server process.

The References section of this erratum contains a download link (you must log in to download the update).
This advisory is informational only. There are no code changes associated with it. No action is required.
Before applying the update, back up your existing installation, including all applications, configuration files, databases and database settings, and so on.

Installation instructions are available from the Fuse 7.11.1 product documentation page:
https://access.redhat.com/documentation/en-us/red_hat_fuse/7.11/
Before applying this update, back up your existing Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform installation and deployed applications.

The References section of this erratum contains a download link (you must log in to download the update).
Before applying the update, back up your existing installation, including all applications, configuration files, databases and database settings, and so on.

The References section of this erratum contains a download link (you must log in to download the update).