pcsd reveals version information in the "Server" HTTP header

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • When a HTTP request is run against pcsd (port 2224 by default), it sends the Server HTTP header, containing information about versions of web server components. This presents a security vulnerability.

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 7, 8, 9 (with the High Availability Add On)

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