medium
6.9
CWE
59
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-6552

First published: Mon Mar 30 2009(Updated: )

Red Hat Cluster Project 2.x allows local users to modify or overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks on files in /tmp, involving unspecified components in Resource Group Manager (aka rgmanager) before 2.03.09-1, gfs2-utils before 2.03.09-1, and CMAN - The Cluster Manager before 2.03.09-1 on Fedora 9.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Red Hat Cluster Suite=2.03.01
Red Hat Cluster Suite=2.03.04
Red Hat Cluster Suite=2.99.09
Red Hat Cluster Suite=2.99.10
Red Hat Cluster Suite=2.99.02
Red Hat Cluster Suite=2.03.11
Red Hat Cluster Suite=2.99.08
Red Hat Cluster Suite=2.03.7
Red Hat Cluster Suite=2.99.06
Red Hat Cluster Suite=2.99.12
Red Hat Cluster Suite=2.01.00
Red Hat Cluster Suite=2.99.05
Red Hat Cluster Suite=2.03.05
Red Hat Cluster Suite=2.99.00
Red Hat Cluster Suite=2.03.10
Red Hat Cluster Suite=2.03.03
Red Hat Cluster Suite=2.99.13
Red Hat Cluster Suite=2.99.03
Red Hat Cluster Suite=2.03.09
Red Hat Cluster Suite=2.99.01
Red Hat Cluster Suite=2.03.08
Red Hat Cluster Suite=2.00.00
Red Hat Cluster Suite=2.03.00
Red Hat Cluster Suite=2.02.00
Red Hat Cluster Suite=2.99.11
Red Hat Cluster Suite=2.99.04
Red Hat Cluster Suite=2.99.07
Red Hat Cluster Manager (CMAN)=2.03.03-1
Red Hat Cluster Manager (CMAN)=2.03.04-1
Red Hat Cluster Manager (CMAN)=2.03.05-1
Red Hat Cluster Manager (CMAN)=2.03.07-1
Red Hat Cluster Manager (CMAN)=2.03.08-1
Red Hat RGManager=2.03.03-1
Red Hat RGManager=2.03.04-1
Red Hat RGManager=2.03.05-1
Red Hat RGManager=2.03.07-1
Red Hat RGManager=2.03.08-1
Fedora=9
Red Hat GFS2 Utils=2.03.03-1
Red Hat GFS2 Utils=2.03.04-1
Red Hat GFS2 Utils=2.03.05-1
Red Hat GFS2 Utils=2.03.07-1
Red Hat GFS2 Utils=22.03.08-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-6552?

    CVE-2008-6552 has a medium severity rating as it allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-6552?

    To fix CVE-2008-6552, upgrade to versions 2.03.09-1 or later of the affected Red Hat Cluster Project components.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2008-6552?

    CVE-2008-6552 affects Red Hat Cluster Project versions before 2.03.09-1, including rgmanager, gfs2-utils, and CMAN.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2008-6552 involve?

    CVE-2008-6552 involves symlink attacks that exploit vulnerabilities in the Resource Group Manager.

  • Can I still use Red Hat Cluster Project if I have CVE-2008-6552?

    While you can continue using Red Hat Cluster Project, you should implement the fix to mitigate the risk posed by CVE-2008-6552.

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