CVE-2012-0860
First published: Wed Feb 15 2012(Updated: )
Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager (RHEV-M) before 3.1, when adding a host, allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse (1) deployUtil.py or (2) vds_bootstrap.py Python module in /tmp/.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager | <=3.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager | =2.1 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager | =2.2 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager | =2.2.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://docs.python.org/tutorial/modules.html#the-module-search-path
- https://access.redhat.com/support/policy/updates/rhev/
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1508.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1506.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=790730#c7
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=790730
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1506.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1508.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56825
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027838
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80543
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-0860?
CVE-2012-0860 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0860?
To fix CVE-2012-0860, upgrade Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager to version 3.1 or later.
What versions of Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager are affected by CVE-2012-0860?
Versions before 3.1, as well as versions 2.1, 2.2, and 2.2.3 of Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager, are affected by CVE-2012-0860.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-0860?
CVE-2012-0860 is characterized as an untrusted search path vulnerability in the Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager.
Can CVE-2012-0860 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2012-0860 requires local access to the system for exploitation.
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