CVE-2017-2614: When updating a password in the rhvm database the ovirt-aaa-jdbc-tool tools before 1.1.3 fail to correctly che

Routine

MEDIUM 6.8WATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-2614 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting enterprise virtualization. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

When updating a password in the rhvm database the ovirt-aaa-jdbc-tool tools before 1.1.3 fail to correctly check for the current password if it is expired. This would allow access to an attacker with access to change the password on accounts with expired passwords, gaining access to those accounts.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 79%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20, CWE-640
Published	2018-07-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: redhat

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-07-27 18:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

redhat enterprise virtualization DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy enterprise-virtualization || rpm -q enterprise-virtualization || enterprise-virtualization --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison enterprise-virtualization sudo apt install enterprise-virtualization=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo apt-mark hold enterprise-virtualization

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list enterprise-virtualization sudo dnf downgrade enterprise-virtualization-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add enterprise-virtualization

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-2614?

enterprise virtualization: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-2614 being exploited?

CVE-2017-2614 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-2614 affect?

CVE-2017-2614 affects enterprise virtualization. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). When updating a password in the rhvm database the ovirt-aaa-jdbc-tool tools before 1.1.3 fail to correctly check for the current password if it is expired. This would allow access to an attacker with access to change the password on account

How urgent is CVE-2017-2614?

Priority 34/100. On your watchlist

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